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July 15, 2016

At Mesa Verde National Park, a legacy set in stone

Cliff dwellings in southwest Colorado raise poignant questions.

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July 15, 2016

More than 3,000 years old, the magnificent Abu Simbel, originally carved from the faces of stone hills on the west bank of the Nile, was moved to its

A cruise on the Nile showcases Egypt's antiquities

This river cruise is an ideal way to see Egypt's highlights.

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July 15, 2016

Quick Trips: Milwaukee; Oshkosh, Wis.; Glenwood, Minn.

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July 15, 2016

Sun Country Airlines is starting service from the Twin Cities to West Palm Beach, Fla.

Sun Country announces MSP's lone nonstop service to West Palm

True to its name, Mendota Heights-based Sun Country Airlines is adding a sunny destination to its scheduled flights: West Palm Beach, Fla.

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July 15, 2016

How to pack a carry-on bag for a weeklong trip

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July 13, 2016

The Draken Harald Hårfagre sailed across the Atlantic and was to visit ports along the Great Lakes, including Duluth as part of its Tall Ships Fe

Largest Viking ship, headed to Duluth, must pay $400K or turn back

The world's largest Viking ship has made it all the way across the Atlantic Ocean from Norway and into the Great Lakes only to hit a major snag that may curtail its journey to Minnesota.

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July 13, 2016

Racers pull turtles from their water buckets and take their places on the starting circle in the annual turtle races in Nisswa.

Turtle racing beckons tourists to Nisswa for 53 years

For 53 years, resort visitors and cabin owners have been lured into downtown Nisswa to spend their money along the town's Main Street. The bait that gets them there: turtle racing.

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July 12, 2016

Save Ferris: The new 195-foot Centennial Wheel at Chicago’s Navy Pier has 42 air-conditioned gondolas that seat eight people each.

A 'Day Off' in Chicago

Just one day to spend in the Windy City? Think fast and go.

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July 8, 2016

Laura Lundquist (from left), Beatrice Lundquist, Susan Stryk and Jane Lundquist explore the rock formations in Joshua Tree National Park, with the par

A family takes on Joshua Tree

Wide open spaces, scalable rock formations and a swimming pool back at the hotel make for a great family vacation.

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July 8, 2016

The brick courthouse is the center of attention in downtown Monroe, Wis.

Midwest Traveler: Beer, cheese and booze in Monroe, Wis.

Monroe, Wis., is famous for its stinky Limburger cheese and the oldest brewery in the Midwest.

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July 8, 2016

These objects of nature, found on Madeline Island, prompt memories of a cherished place.

Souvenirs – of many kinds – conjure vacation memories

My souvenirs lean toward the practical, from a ceramic hurricane lamp purchased in Mexico City to a Gooseberry Falls hoodie I picked up during my most recent trip to the North Shore.

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July 8, 2016