Travel
Another Blow For Yosemite
October 11, 2023, 12:19 pm EDT
Just one month prior, Yosemite faced a bout of flooding from melting snowpack after temperatures briefly warmed. This time, the summer warmth is here to stay. Ahead of forecast flooding, park officials announced the closure of at least three popular campgrounds.
How To Stay Calm On A Bumpy Flight
October 10, 2023, 11:59 am EDT
Foul weather or other bad conditions can make for a bumpy flight. If you find yourself stuck in a “big bird in the sky” that is dropping, shaking or rattling, here are some tips for overcoming fear.
Travel By Train To Visit Amazing Parks This Summer
October 10, 2023, 11:59 am EDT
If you want to avoid the lines, gas prices and driving to visit national parks, Amtrak offers options to get you right to the end of some of the United State’s biggest parks.
Airline Weighing Passengers Pre-Flight
October 6, 2023, 11:59 am EDT
You’re used to your bag being weighed before you take off, but now some passengers will have to step on the scale themselves. Air New Zealand is conducting a month long survey to help inform their knowledge about the weight and balance of their planes before take off.
TSA Rule Change For Teens
October 3, 2023, 11:59 am EDT
TSA is changing rules on teens and PreCheck. The move comes as airports across the U.S. prepare for what’s expected to be the busiest travel season since 2019.
Plastic Water Bottles Gone At LAX
September 28, 2023, 12:00 pm EDT
Los Angeles International Airport has become the second airport to ban the sale of plastic water bottles. The airport installed more water fountains and hydration stations in all terminals.
Flick Of A Switch Turns Cave Into Psychedelic Display
September 27, 2023, 12:00 pm EDT
When an ultraviolet light hits the clear hyalite on the walls of a North Carolina cave, it comes to life in a display of visual magic.
Death Valley National Park Remains Closed After Hilary
September 27, 2023, 9:15 pm EDT
A year’s worth of rain fell on Death Valley National Park during a single day, thanks to Tropical Storm Hilary. Flooding caused extensive damage, and the park could remain closed for several months.
Here’s Where To See Fall Foliage In September
September 23, 2023, 7:19 am EDT
If you can’t wait to get a taste of fall, here are the places that see the earliest autumn colors. The farther north and higher in elevation travelers go, the best bet they’ll have at seeing fall foliage in September.
Turbulence On Flights Increasing
September 22, 2023, 11:59 am EDT
A new study looked at the occurrences of “clear-air turbulence” that is caused when pockets of air crash together at different speeds. It’s nearly invisible to radar and usually surprises everyone on board of an airplane when it happens. Increasing global temperatures is making this phenomenon happen more often. To see study, click here.
