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August 28, 2016

Quick trips: PRAIRIE DU SAC, Wis., NORTHFIELD, MINN., MILWAUKEE, WIS.

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August 27, 2016

Know & Go: Zika-free travel alternatives; Mexico air restrictions lifted

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August 26, 2016
The Wicklow Way crosses the Wicklow Mountains near Lough Tay. The trail is the oldest marked trail in Ireland and stretches about 130 kilometers, or 8

Lost in the beauty on Ireland's Wicklow Way

A solo hike on Ireland's oldest marked trail turns up scenic beauty and new friends.
Variety
August 26, 2016
On Madeline Island, the view from a sick bed is pretty sweet.

Vacationing while sick? Slow down the pace

It was Day Four of a family trip to Madeline Island, and I sat listless in the armless chair beside the doctor's desk, recounting my woes.
Travel
August 26, 2016
The 1882 Lower Fox Creek one-room schoolhouse could serve as a storm shelter for visitors to the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve.

Midwest Traveler: A stormy adventure at Kansas' Tallgrass Prairie

Kansas' Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve is a must-visit – but watch out for stormy skies.
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August 26, 2016
A caver’s flashlight probes the recesses of the Tabernacle Room at Wind Cave National Park in South Dakota.

Wind Cave visitors explore strange underground world

Below lands where bison roam, a natural wonder inspires visitors to Wind Cave National Park.
Travel
August 26, 2016

Details: Wind Cave National Park

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August 26, 2016

If you go: Amtrak Empire Builder

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August 26, 2016
Our Berkeley, Calif., flat was a beautifully decorated Spanish adobe style apartment with wood floors and contemporary furniture. (Nancy Luna/Orange C

Tip Sheet: A first-timer's guide to using Airbnb

Renting a stranger's home can be a positive experience, if you study the fine print and photos.
Variety
August 22, 2016
Lobster boat -- Lobster boats checking traps are an integral part of the scenery along the Maine Coast.

By losing airline loyalty status, a reporter gains flexibility

Variety
August 20, 2016
A Golden Circle sightseeing tour is best taken at the height of summer, when the sun never sets.

Three travel questions (and three answers) about Iceland

Iceland is like Minnesota, on the moon, with whales and trolls. You should go.
Travel
August 20, 2016

Know & Go: Delta plans all-suite business class; savory foods taste better on flights

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August 20, 2016

If you go: Harlem

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August 19, 2016
Paddling is part of the culture at Les Cheneaux Islands, on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

Midwest Traveler: Paddle a boat, or build one, in Les Cheneaux Islands

Upper Michigan's Les Cheneaux Islands region offers many facets of the boating experience.
Travel
August 19, 2016

Australian adventure on legendary Gibb River Road

The 410-mile dirt road cuts through the rugged Kimberley region.
Travel
August 19, 2016
An exclusive chance to ride the rocky Wave near the Arizona-Utah border

An exclusive chance to ride the rocky Wave near the Arizona-Utah border

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August 13, 2016
Great Sand Dunes National Park in Colorado has the tallest sand dunes in North America.

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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August 13, 2016

If you go: Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historic Park

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August 13, 2016

Great Sand Dunes: if you go

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August 12, 2016

Know & Go: Delta's refund policy; Superior lighthouses

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