Travel
Will Giant Sargassum Bloom Ruin Your Vacation?
June 5, 2023, 12:00 pm EDT
The thought of tons of smelly seaweed washing up outside your beach hotel may have you second guessing your vacation plans. But many resort areas have seen sargassum blooms before and have plans for dealing with this year’s invasion.
Interaction Leads To Baby Bison's Death
June 3, 2023, 6:41 am EDT
Yellowstone park rangers are investigating an incident on May 20 where an unidentified man was seen holding onto a baby bison. While he appeared to be helping the calf up a river bank, its mother and herd later rejected the animal. Park officials said it was causing a hazardous situation to visitors and cars, and they had to kill the calf.
Snow Plows Are Still Chewing Through Feet Of Snow in Yosemite Park
May 31, 2023, 10:40 am EDT
Maintenance and roads crews in Yosemite National Park are still trying to dig through feet of snow to open Tioga Road before the summer season begins.
What To Do If Your Passport Hasn’t Arrived
May 30, 2023, 12:00 pm EDT
A record high number of passport applications this winter has caused processing times to more than double. Here’s what to do if you have an international trip approaching and still don’t have your documents.
Tripadvisor Names World’s Best Beaches For 2023
May 30, 2023, 12:00 pm EDT
The Travelers' Choice Best of the Best Awards honor travelers' favorite beaches worldwide, based on the quality and quantity of reviews and ratings from Tripadvisor travelers.
Shark Rams Kayaker Off Hawaii
May 27, 2023, 11:24 am EDT
In a blink, a shark takes a direct line of attack and slams into a fisherman using his kayak to fish in shallow Hawaii waters.
Ride a Sled Down Villarrica Volcano in Chile
May 27, 2023, 7:22 am EDT
Tourists hike up an active volcano in Pucon, Chile and ride a sled down its slopes!
Gorgeous Scene In Turkey As Almond Trees Bloom On Island
May 25, 2023, 12:00 pm EDT
Akdamar Island is home to a 10th century church and boasts beautiful scenery with almond trees that bloom in the spring.
Best Places To See Wildflowers In The US
May 24, 2023, 9:51 am EDT
Wildflowers are like nature’s artwork. Each spring, they bloom seemingly out of nowhere, decorating a wide variety of landscapes with a nearly endless variety of shapes and colors. Here are the best places to see wildflowers in the U.S.
Giant Sargassum Belt In The Atlantic Threatens Beaches
May 23, 2023, 11:59 am EDT
This is a vacationer’s worst nightmare. A mass of brown seaweed could wash ashore. Florida and the Caribbean are both at risk.
