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August 8, 2019
Elkhart Lake's namesake lake is one of the clearest in Wisconsin. Motorized vessels are banned on Sundays.

Midwest Traveler: Elkhart Lake, Wis., is a resort town without the pretension

Elkhart Lake is an old-fashioned, traditional summer getaway in eastern Wisconsin.
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August 8, 2019
A Swedish flag flies behind a ferry departing Fiskebackskil, a Swedish island. Photo by Raphael Kadushin, special to the Star Tribune

A Swedish midsummer on the southwest coast

Exploring Sweden's southwest coast, accompanied by the sun.
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August 8, 2019
Strange pinnacles make for an eerie landscape at Arches National Park north of Moab, Utah. Photo by Lisa Meyers McClintick, special to the Star Tribun

A peachy road trip in Colorado and Utah takes in national parks, orchards

The Colorado River cuts through bountiful valleys, beautiful canyons and lush orchards near the edge of Utah.
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August 8, 2019
Madden's 855440 resorttr061216 A look at two Gull Lake classic resorts, Craguns and Maddens. Photo provide by Lisa McClintick

It's still not too late to plan a family summer vacation

Looking to get away? Here are four ideas to consider.
Variety
August 8, 2019
FILE - In this May 10, 2019, file photo a banner for Uber is draped on the front of the New York Stock Exchange before the world's largest ride-hailin

With this Uber-branded credit card for millennials, cash back is king

Variety
August 3, 2019
The Dragon Festival 2016, which is a celebration of Pan-Asian heritage and spirit, took place at Lake Phalen Park Saturday, July 9, 2016, in St. Paul,

Quick Trips: Dragon Fest; Door County Classic & Wooden Boat Show; Legends and Logging Days

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August 3, 2019
Monterey, Calif.'s redwood moon tree stands near the city's town hall in Friendly Plaza. (See.monterey.com/TNS)

California's 'moon trees' still standing; luxury for less with an Arizona summer desert deal

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August 2, 2019
Travelers made their way through security at Terminal 1 at Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport in May.

How early should you arrive at the airport? Really early, one traveler learned

Give yourself plenty of time to clear security.
Variety
August 1, 2019
The Caucus Bistro building, formerly the 1920 Ladora Savings Bank in Ladora, Iowa, is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Midwest Traveler: Caucus-themed Iowa restaurant serves up political fare in classic surroundings

Small-town Caucus Bistro salutes Iowa's first-in-the-nation presidential contest.
Variety
August 1, 2019
The white sands of Westhampton Beach, 80 miles east of Manhattan. Photo by Jennifer Jeanne Patterson

Exploring the history of the Hamptons

A road trip takes in a whaling museum, Revolutionary War sites and lobster rolls.
Variety
August 1, 2019
A flight of beers at Deschutes Brewery in Portland. (Taylor Blatchford/The Seattle Times/TNS)

Discovering the merits of solo travel through a one-woman exploration of Portland

A Pacific Northwest transplant learns to overcome the "stigma" of traveling alone.
Variety
August 1, 2019
: Floyd Grabiel, 7510 Cahill Road, Edina, MN 55439
The Scene: Morning on the Ganga Ji (Ganges River) in Varanasi, India
Destination:
Of all the places

Boats float in India's holy river, the Ganges

Variety
July 27, 2019
Duluth's Bayfront Festival Park

Quick Trips: Flambeau Rama, blues festivals in Duluth and Ely, Cokato Corn Festival

Variety
July 26, 2019
File - This Sept. 4, 2017, file photo, shows hikers on the Hidden Lake trail in Glacier National Park in Montana. Wildlife officials are asking people

Glacier National Park wants help counting animals

Variety
July 26, 2019
A Chevy convertible sits beneath a 1960 McDonald’s sign in an exhibit on “Driving in America” at the Henry Ford Museum.

Midwest Traveler: The Henry Ford Museum assembles epic American artifacts

Visitors to the Henry Ford in Dearborn, Mich., see Rosa Parks' bus, Thomas Edison's lab and Abraham Lincoln's law office.
Variety
July 26, 2019
A family walks down Bourbon Street in New Orleans at dusk. (Jenny Jarvie/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Five foodie vacations for the whole family

Add a mouthwatering twist to your cultural exploration. Here are five culinary adventures to consider.
Variety
July 26, 2019
This is a picture of beautiful Lake Trubsee in Switzerland. Off and on it would be covered in fog, and then the sun would shine through. Diane Burns
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A scene of Switzerland that will float your boat

Variety
July 25, 2019
Dari-ette drive in, St. Paul, photo by Rick Nelson

Need a nostalgic treat? Readers share their favorite drive-ins

Variety
July 25, 2019
Canyoning in the Fratarica Canyon is the Soca Valley of northern Slovenia. Provided by KATA Adventures

Canyoning in Slovenia: An adventure that highlights the country's beauty and challenges travelers

To get immersed in Slovenia's beauty, seek adventure in its mossy woods and clear waters.
Variety
July 25, 2019
In an undated image provided by Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line, the 1,680-passenger Grand Classica cruise ship. It offers a three-day cruise to the Baha

A three-day cruise to the Bahamas for $210? There must be a catch

Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line will set sail for $129 plus tax and fees. By Elaine Glusac • New York Times

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