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July 22, 2016
A boat navigates the waters of Namakan Lake near Kettle Falls in Minnesota's Voyageurs National Park.

Voyageurs National Park is Minnesota's gift to America

Voyageurs National Park holds surprising treasures of ancient geology, human history and natural splendor for adventurous vacationers.
Variety
July 22, 2016
The author’s houseboat rested for the night in Kabetogama Lake.

Why houseboat? Because the perks outweigh the pains

Yes, I would vacation on a houseboat again. And no, it was not as simple as unpacking in a hotel and kicking back.
Travel
July 22, 2016
Mesa Verde National Park.

Our National Parks: Excerpts from reader's tales

Travel
July 22, 2016
Visitors can witness the strength of the Yellowstone River from an observation deck above Lower Falls in the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. Just a s

A National Park Service timeline

Travel
July 22, 2016
Superior view: The Mount Rose Trail leads to a Lake Superior overlook above the historic depot and dock on Grand Portage Bay.

Grand Portage National Monument brings a brief but vibrant period of Minnesota history to life

Grand Portage National Monument pays homage to fur trade and fashion.
Travel
July 22, 2016
A sacred place: Billy Bryan, at Pipestone National Monument, is a traditional carver of pipestone. He has spent his entire life amid the quarries.

Pipestone National Monument offers a glimpse into the past, as it still is practiced today

Pipestone National Monument is a sacred place for Indians, a thoughtful place for all.
Travel
July 22, 2016
A view of Yosemite Valley, in Yosemite National Park. Tony Koelsch/Special to the Star Tribune

Embracing America's greatest idea

Staggering vistas show this country's raw beauty.
Travel
July 22, 2016
Yellowstone National Park is home to the descendents of about 200 American bison that were saved from the slaughter that decimated the species in the

Ten tips for visiting Yellowstone National Park

This special national park keeps calling her back.
Travel
July 22, 2016
Look for interactive history displays, recipes, puzzles and Spam art and artifacts in the 14,000-square-foot museum.

Austin's new Spam Museum is at center of July 29 anniverary party

I've been to both former Spam museums, so when I heard Hormel was opening a new one in downtown Austin, I made plans.
Travel
July 22, 2016

Know & Go: Sun Country adds service to West Palm Beach, Fla.

Variety
July 20, 2016
In this Monday, May 23, 2016 photo, Aedes aegypti mosquitos sit inside a glass tube at the Fiocruz institute where they have been screening for mosqui

Rio and Zika: the surprising power of a mosquito

Variety
July 16, 2016
With a history of welcoming immigrants and housing Heineken workers, De Pijp enchants with a friendly vibe, ethnic restaurants and red-brick charm.

Authentic Amsterdam in the De Pijp neighborhood

Never heard of De Pijp? Welcome to the coolest 'hood in the city.
Travel
July 15, 2016
A streetcar to be delivered to Kansas City is offloaded from its trailer on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, in Kansas City, Mo. The city is on schedule to be

Know & Go: Streetcars back in Kansas City; U.K. airfares plunge

Travel
July 15, 2016
In early March we traveled to Death Valley National Park for a late winter getaway and to see the "super bloom" that resulted from last fall's rains.

Sunset illuminates a stark landscape in Death Valley

Travel
July 15, 2016
Mesa Verde National Park.

At Mesa Verde National Park, a legacy set in stone

Cliff dwellings in southwest Colorado raise poignant questions.
Travel
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.
Travel
July 15, 2016

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

Variety
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.
Travel
July 15, 2016

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

Variety
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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