General Travel News - Page 102

August 6

Three Americans evacuated from Antarctica after medical emergency at research station

The New Zealand air force completed a high-risk medical evacuation of three Americans from Antarctica in freezing temperatures and total darkness on ice runway.

August 6

Minnesota hiker vanishes in Wyoming's Bighorn Mountains, leaving wife 'trying to stay strong' for their kids

Minnesota hiker Grant Gardner has been missing since July 29 in Wyoming's Bighorn Mountains after reaching the summit of Cloud Peak, authorities said.

August 6

Trump admin cuts red tape on commercial drones to compete with China's dominance of the market

Federal Aviation Administration's landmark proposed rule could enable widespread delivery drone operations by eliminating current visual line-of-sight restrictions.

August 6

US journalist missing in Norway after backpacking trip, family says

A search is underway for an American journalist who went missing on a Norwegian glacier at Folgefonna National Park while on a solo backpacking trip, according to his family.

August 5

Man arrested with fully loaded AR-15 and knives outside Palm Beach airport frequented by Trump

Man arrested at Palm Beach County airport after authorities found loaded AR-15 rifle and knives in rental vehicle parked in restricted area.

August 5

Tourists face dangerous 'crush-and-grab' pickpocket schemes in major city

The U.S. Embassy and the Reddit community both provide pickpocket prevention strategies for Paris tourists, covering subway safety, street scams and high-risk tourist locations.

August 5

Dollywood tops Disney parks in best amusement park rankings survey

A Tripadvisor survey ranked America's best amusement parks based on millions of reviews, with Dollywood in Tennessee claiming the top spot ahead of Disney parks. Check out the details.

August 5

Las Vegas casino culture suffers rejection by gamblers of younger generations

Visitor numbers to Las Vegas in June 2025 fell to 3.1 million people, down 11.3% from last year, as younger generations prefer online gambling over traditional casino experiences.

August 4

Hikers rescued by helicopter from remote beach after rising tides cut off their only way out

Dramatic helicopter rescue saves two hikers stranded near Elephant Rock when rising tides cut off their escape route at Point Reyes National Seashore.

August 4

National Park Service announces it will restore, reinstate statue honoring Confederate General Albert Pike

The Albert Pike statue will be restored after protesters toppled and burned the Confederate general monument during 2020 anti-racism demonstrations.