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Sledding at Great Sand Dunes National Park
Take a gritty, thrilling ride at Great Sand Dunes National Park in southern Colorado.
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Midwest Traveler: Choose your own adventure in Sheboygan, Wis.
Sheboygan, Wis., and nearby Kohler blend small-town charm with a modern getaway.
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Two Barcelona hotels run the gamut of luxury
The Majestic is the height of luxury, while the Mercer is minimalism at its best.
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On the Big Island, finding King Kamehameha
The charismatic warrior, who died almost 200 years ago, still has an outsize influence on Hawaii's south Kona Coast.
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Yes, you did wait a long time at MSP checkpoints last winter
The time it took to get through security checkpoints at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport in February was longer than 20 minutes more than 222 times, according to newly released data.
Delta computer outage included 'small fire' at data center
As flight cancelations and delays move into their fourth day, Delta Air Lines isn't providing details on a "small fire" Monday at its data center and whether that fire — or attempts to extinguish it — compounded the airline's troubles.
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Minnesota's well-traveled musicians offer road-trip advice
Tips for your next long spin down the highway from Minnesota's well-traveled musicians.
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These smartphone apps travel well
Many apps can ease travel planning and help you get the most out of trips once there.
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Midwest Traveler: Bloomington, Ind., a great place to visit in summer
Why bother visiting the Hoosier State? Thriving Bloomington, of course. It's home to the Hoosiers, culture and fun.
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Temporary TSA PreCheck enrollment center coming Aug. 23-27
The Bloomington center will help up to 1,000 travelers sign up for faster TSA screenings Aug. 23-27.
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National parks: way better than Disney World
Summer trips to national parks become a lasting family tradition.
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Itasca State Park, BWCA, Ely recover from storms
When storms ripped through northern Minnesota in the early morning hours of July 21, it wreaked havoc in beloved vacation spots. But the area is recovering fast.
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At Arches National Park, a challenging hike
At Arches National Park, braving a difficult hike with the help of others.
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Midwest Traveler: Exploring the revived Eau Claire, Wis.
Head a few miles into the core of this sprawling city of 68,000, to the rivers that gave it its identity and purpose, and you'll find a thriving, active, happy place in the midst of a remarkable rejuvenation.
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