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On an old-fashioned sailing vessel in Maine, go where the wind takes you
Old-fashioned sailing vessels are at the whim of wind and tide.
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Summer at Grand Canyon brought grand adventures
A memorable summer working at the Grand Canyon brings lasting memories.
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Follow Beatrix Potter through Britain's Lake District
The author/illustrator is celebrated in England's lake-filled region.
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Midwest Traveler: Fine art in the river town of Winona, Minn.
Art-filled, historic Winona, Minn. is a perfect weekend getaway.
Delta is spending $50M to stop losing your luggage
Delta Air Lines is using new tags and scanners in an attempt to minimize one of air travel's biggest headaches: lost and delayed luggage.
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Alaska Airlines plane diverts to MSP when passenger tries to open door
The jet was flying from New York's JFK Airport, bound for Seattle, when the passenger tried to open a door in the rear of the aircraft.
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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.
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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.
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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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Wind Cave visitors explore strange underground world
Below lands where bison roam, a natural wonder inspires visitors to Wind Cave National Park.
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