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August 2, 2018
Patrick Connolly of the Orlando Sentinel took an airboat ride on Lake Tohopekaliga with Captain Jim and the Duus family from Norway. (Patrick Connolly

Up close with nature on a central Florida airboat ride

Wild Willy's airboat goes where other boats cannot on Lake Tohopekaliga.
Travel
August 1, 2018
Mykonos, Greece

Octopus — it's what's for dinner tonight

Variety
August 1, 2018
Hannah Point, Antarctica

Baby penguins cuddle at Hannah Point, on Antarctica's Livingston Island

Variety
August 1, 2018
Not as exotic of a locale as some of the international locations, but this was taken Saturday May 12, on Woman Lake near Longville, MN The morning of

Hushed, blushed scene is the catch of the day

Travel
August 1, 2018

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Variety
July 31, 2018
Chula Vista Durango Drop at Wisconsin Dells. Photo provided by Chula Vista Resort

Plunging down the 6 scariest waterslides in Wisconsin Dells

Which ones cause the most people to chicken out while waiting in line or milliseconds before taking the plunge?
Variety
July 29, 2018
An airplane landed at the Minneapolis/ St. Paul International Airport in Bloomington, Minn., on April 12, 2017.

'Wait times have normalized' at Twin Cities airport after TSA equipment repaired

Up until late morning, airport officials were urging travelers to arrive at least 2½ hours before flight departure.
Variety
July 28, 2018

What you need to know for a trip to the Presidio of San Francisco

Variety
July 28, 2018
Skydivers descended to the new Bayfront Festival Park in Duluth during dedication ceremonies at the first event held there Thursday night. Credence Cl

Quick Trips: We Fest, blues festivals, Corn Carnival

Variety
July 28, 2018
The crowd waits for "The Decemberists" to take to the stage for a performance at the Red Rocks Amphitheater on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 in Morrison, Colo

Explore Colorado towns near Red Rocks; a vegan tour of Thailand

Variety
July 27, 2018
The Presidio is filled with trees varying from Palms to Eucalyptus to Redwoods and the architecture ranges from Mediterranean to Queen Anne and Coloni

San Francisco's surprise paradise: The Presidio

On former military land, the Presidio makes a surprising getaway for hiking, dining and playing.
Eat & Drink
July 27, 2018
Will Bleen laughs with his wife while sitting in a "secret room" with a candlelit table while Matt and Erin Alexander enjoy their drinks.

Discover Minnesota's new 'wine country' with these two day trips

Rochester and Waconia are both suddenly wine meccas in their own right.
Variety
July 27, 2018
A couple take pictures in the village of Oia, on the cliffs of the island of Santorini, Greece, on Sept. 21, 2007. The troubled economy in Greece make

Another added fee: Airline required passenger to pay extra to add a middle name

Variety
July 26, 2018
The hamlet of St. Donatus, Iowa, features a hike along one of the nation’s oldest outdoor Stations of the Cross.

Midwest Traveler: Exploring small towns along the Great River Road in Iowa

Antiques, small towns and beautiful views define one 72-mile stretch along the Mississippi.
Variety
July 26, 2018
James Durkin said he reimbursed his United Airlines miles for skybox seats at a Chicago Bears game. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune/TNS) ORG XMIT:

Fancy new ways to use your airline miles

Some frequent fliers are cashing in miles for sports tickets, hot restaurants and VIP experiences.
Variety
July 21, 2018
A restroom door stands open inside a new Airbus A320neo cabin at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, Germany, on April 11, 2018. MUST CREDIT: Bloo

It's not your imagination: Airline restrooms are getting smaller

Airlines are generating millions by making a tight squeeze even tighter.
Variety
July 21, 2018

Quick Trips: Muskie Days, Balloon Classic, Water Carnival

Variety
July 21, 2018

Know & go: The world's best hotels for cheap

Travel
July 20, 2018
A horseback ride to remote Patagonia. Photo by Josephine Marcotty * Special to the Star Tribune

Uncrowded Patagonia: Riding horses with Chileans in a region where few tourists go

Discovering a quiet piece of Chile's Patagonia, on the backs of horses.
Variety
July 20, 2018
Two girls dive into Lake Superior at Madeline Island's Big Bay State Park. Photo by Martha Sanchez

Ways to avoid post-vacation malaise, from a travel pro

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