General Travel News - Page 249

July 12, 2024

10 fast-paced books to read on the beach

We've got romance, thrillers and philosophical book options for a long day at the beach.

July 12, 2024

Safety tips for hikers: Everything you need to know to protect yourself on the trails this summer

Whether you are a hiking expert or a novice on the trails, there are various safety measures you'll want to keep in mind during your travels.

July 12, 2024

1 dead, 2 missing after helicopter crashes in Hawaii

A helicopter crashed off the Hawaiian island of Kauai on Thursday, leaving one person dead and two others missing. Credit: Chris Jansen/Associated Press

July 12, 2024

Visiting a US national park this summer? Once there, don't do this or you'll be fined

The National Park Service preserves natural and cultural resources and prohibits visitors from picking wildflowers from its 429 parks nationwide with fines costing up to $250.

July 12, 2024

Shark Watch: Top 10 most dangerous beaches involving shark attacks, surfer deaths

A law firm rated the most dangerous beaches, taking into account shark attacks and rip currents that kill surfers, and there was only one non-Florida beach in the top 25.

July 11, 2024

Coast Guard rescues blind hiker, guide dog stranded on sweltering hiking trail for days

The Coast Guard rescued a blind man and his guide dog Monday in southwest Oregon after they were stranded on a hiking trail for days in the heat.

July 11, 2024

Portions of New York City beach temporarily closed after shark spotted, NYPD drone footage reveals

A stretch of beach in Queens, New York, was closed Thursday afternoon after two sharks were spotted in the murky waters by law enforcement.

July 11, 2024

NYPD helicopter flies over NYC beach where shark spotted

Portions of Rockaway Beach in Queens, New York, were closed on Thursday afternoon after a shark was spotted by police.

July 11, 2024

Shark spotted in water at New York City beach

A shark was spotted in the waters off of Rockaway Beach in Queens, New York City, on Thursday afternoon. (@NYPDDaughtry)

July 11, 2024

Archaeologists uncover 250-year-old musket balls tied to American Revolution in Massachusetts

National Park Service archaeologists unearth five musket balls in Concord, Massachusetts, tied to the American Revolution and connected to the "shot heard round the world."