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America's baddest badlands

America's baddest badlands Jan 17th, 2012 at 10:30AM: One of the greatest things about the United States is its environmental diversity. From towering forests of pine to sun-hammered deserts, from snowy peaks to steaming swamps, this nation has it all. Some of the most compelling places are also the harshest. Take this view of the sand dunes of Death Valley, taken by talented photographer John Bruckman. This is the worst part of the Mojave ...

Denver's Union Station undergoing LEED Gold makeover

Denver's Union Station undergoing LEED Gold makeover Jan 6th, 2012 at 2:00PM: The historic Union Station in Denver, Colorado, will soon be undergoing a major restoration project that will turn it into one of the most progressive transportation hubs in the United States. According to Inhabitat, the project is aiming for LEED Gold certification and will preserve the train hub that connects the Amtrak system with regional modes of transport, like Colorado's celebrated ...

Video: An ultra high resolution look at the American Southwest

Dec 7th, 2011 at 3:00PM: Time lapse photographer and filmmaker Tom Lowe has been working on his new and innovative creation for over two years now. The video is actually a clip of his soon-to-debut film, TimeScapes, which showcases the beauty of the American Southwest using Canon RAW and Epic Red still cameras. Because the movie was filmed and edited at 4K resolution, which is four times greater than regular high ...

In the United States? Catch a free ride with the Kindness Cab

In the United States? Catch a free ride with the Kindness Cab Nov 1st, 2011 at 11:00AM: From now up until November 13, 2011, anyone located in between Washington D.C. and Los Angeles, California, can catch a free ride in a 1985 London Sterling taxi. CouchSurfer Leon Logothetis started driving the Kindness Cab in a an effort to give back to the community as well as raise money for charity. If you're interested in hitching a ride with him, you can click here to follow his whereabouts ...

Virgin Galactic christens terminal 'Gateway to Space' (Photos)

Virgin Galactic christens terminal 'Gateway to Space' (Photos) Oct 17th, 2011 at 6:00PM: The Montgolfier brothers had Paris. The Wright brothers had Kill Devil Hills. Today, Richard Branson can officially call the New Mexican desert 'home' for his burgeoning commercial space line. This morning, Governor of New Mexico Susana Martinez, Virgin Galactic CEO George Whitesides, and Richard Branson welcomed guests inside Spaceport America, to commemorate and christen the ...

Serial public art around the world

Serial public art around the world Oct 17th, 2011 at 4:30PM: Public art exhibitions featuring a common sculpture that is multiplied and then embellished by various artists have been popping up in cities worldwide since 1998. Artistic director Walter Knapp first came up with the idea and convinced artists to dot Zurich, Switzerland with a collection of artfully-decorated lions. Within a year, Chicago businessman Peter Hanig had taken the idea and ran ...

The 5 ugliest states in the country

The 5 ugliest states in the country Aug 17th, 2011 at 2:00PM: They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder. San Francisco Examiner writer and occasional Gadling contributor Bob Ecker doesn't behold much, at least for a few unlucky states. Ecker previously named the prettiest US states including coastal California, exotic Hawaii, diverse New York, historic Virginia, and verdant Washington. He's now determined the unfortunate ugliest states, measured by ...

Thirty years of AIDS: Smithsonian remembers the start of a pandemic

Thirty years of AIDS: Smithsonian remembers the start of a pandemic Jun 5th, 2011 at 4:00PM: Thirty years ago this summer, the first official reports were released about a new virus that destroyed the human immune system. The virus was the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), which causes AIDS. Since that time HIV/AIDS has become a global pandemic, claiming millions of lives and seriously damaging several developing economies. The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History is ...

How to get a second passport

How to get a second passport May 27th, 2011 at 12:00PM: A second passport sounds glamorous. And in point of fact, it is glamorous. There's no debating the matter. Possessing a second passport gives its bearer bragging rights and the ability to feel a wee bit like a spy, especially when he or she is traveling with both passports in tow. So you want to get a second passport and feel like an undercover agent? Not so fast. The US State Department allows ...

Pillow Fight World Cup kicks off in Brooklyn

Pillow Fight World Cup kicks off in Brooklyn May 17th, 2011 at 1:30PM: Eurovision chose a winner this weekend and the Olympics aren't for another year, so what sporting event will next unite countries and provide entertainment for the world? Tonight is the first-ever Pillow Fight World Cup and participants from Sweden, Japan, Austria, and, of course, the United States are expected to compete. Did we mention the pillow fight entrants are all female? Rest assured, this ...

Video of the Day - Sunsets around the world

Mar 29th, 2011 at 10:30PM: Seeing the sun set over a foreign land can lead to some of the most memorable moments on any given trip. Even though it's an event we witness every day of our lives, watching it dip over a new horizon always feels like a completely new experience. Today's Video of the Day is a collection of one backpacker's best sunsets from a 365 day trip around the world. Romain Corraze decided to ...

Winter in Alaska: five amazing, unforgettable things to do in Fairbanks

Mar 6th, 2011 at 3:00PM: In the spirit of journeying during periods less traveled, I've embarked to Alaska this winter. Follow the adventures here, and prepare to have your preconceived notions destroyed along the way. A glimpse at what Fairbanks offers during the winter We've already discussed a number of amazing activities to do whilst in Anchorage during the winter, but what about Alaska's second largest ...

Five outstandingly delicious places to eat in Alaska

Five outstandingly delicious places to eat in Alaska Mar 5th, 2011 at 4:00PM: In the spirit of journeying during periods less traveled, I've embarked to Alaska this winter. Follow the adventures here, and prepare to have your preconceived notions destroyed along the way. Particularly in the winter, it's pretty crucial that you stay warm and well fed while in Alaska. We can't make any promises about the ease of the former, but we've got the latter completely under ...

Winter in Alaska: snowmobiling with Glacier City, cheating death all the while (video)

Feb 27th, 2011 at 1:00PM: In the spirit of journeying during periods less traveled, I've embarked to Alaska this winter. Follow the adventures here, and prepare to have your preconceived notions destroyed along the way. A helmet cam view of snowmobiling in Girdwood, Alaska When it comes to winter sports, you've got skiing, snowboarding, ice hockey -- you know, the usual. And then, there's snowmobiling. Or ...

Winter in Alaska: fine dining, finer skiing at the Alyeska Resort & Hotel

Winter in Alaska: fine dining, finer skiing at the Alyeska Resort & Hotel Feb 26th, 2011 at 11:00AM: In the spirit of journeying during periods less traveled, I've embarked to Alaska this winter. Follow the adventures here, and prepare to have your preconceived notions destroyed along the way. You know you've considered it: "What if I went skiing this year... in Alaska? But then, the inevitable list of excuses rolls in: the flight's further, it's more expensive, none of my friends would ...

Lufthansa contest offers free tickets on the world's largest plane

Lufthansa contest offers free tickets on the world's largest plane Feb 16th, 2011 at 3:00PM: Who wants to take a free flight across the Atlantic on a super-jumbo? Lufthansa is offering such an opportunity to travelers to commemorate the launch of their sixth A380. The new jet will begin flying between New York and Frankfurt on February 28, just in time to whisk you away for a much needed European vacation. The contest winners will clamber aboard the world's largest plane, for free, and be ...

5 incredible, adventurous things to do in Kauai, Hawaii

5 incredible, adventurous things to do in Kauai, Hawaii Feb 9th, 2011 at 11:00AM: Kauai. Just the mere mention of the word brings a million amazing memories rushing back, and immediately makes those who have been wish they were kicked back on Poipu beach without a care in the world. It's one of America's wonders, and while the Garden Isle is far from being the biggest, most populated or easiest of the Hawaiian islands to get to, it's unquestionably worth the trip. ...

Travel How-to: Road trip through Glacier National Park in the winter

Travel How-to: Road trip through Glacier National Park in the winter Jan 30th, 2011 at 12:00PM: Here at Gadling, we're big fans of visiting National Parks in the off-season. There are fewer crowds, less headaches and more chances to enjoy the natural aspects that made these magnificent places so spectacular to begin with. The only trouble is the weather. Generally speaking, many of the United States' National Parks partially shut down when Old Man Winter shows up, driving away a good deal ...

Winter in Whitefish, Montana: where extreme snow sports and radical serenity meet

Winter in Whitefish, Montana: where extreme snow sports and radical serenity meet Jan 26th, 2011 at 2:00PM: Northwestern Montana just doesn't get the credit it deserves. When most tourists ponder Big Sky Country, they think of big lakes, outback hunting and skiing at Big Sky Resort. Truth is, all of those things are most definitely found in the Treasure State, but there's a slice of this place that manages to package a raft of winter sporting activities with a slice of natural beauty that'll burn a ...

Bank of China offers expanded yuan service

Bank of China offers expanded yuan service Jan 12th, 2011 at 2:00PM: The Bank of China has begun offering its customers in New York City and Los Angeles services in yuan, Bloomberg reports. Services include deposit, exchange, remittance, and trade finance. Business customers may access these services in New York City and Los Angeles, while at the moment individual customers can only access these services at the New York City branch. What does this mean for ...

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