Nov 14th, 2010 at 6:00PM:
Congratulations to Flickr user twoeightnine on this absolutely stunning shot of the Grand Canyon. From the dramatic ridges and crevices of the canyon, each crisply outlined by shadow, to the fluffy white clouds drifting on a brilliant blue sky, there's plenty of great visual intrigue to move your eye around the photo. Wondering how to take your own Ansel Adams-worthy masterpiece like this one? ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Photo of the Day (11.14.10)
Nov 14th, 2010 at 6:00PM:
Congratulations to Flickr user twoeightnine on this absolutely stunning shot of the Grand Canyon. From the dramatic ridges and crevices of the canyon, each crisply outlined by shadow, to the fluffy white clouds drifting on a brilliant blue sky, there's plenty of great visual intrigue to move your eye around the photo. Wondering how to take your own Ansel Adams-worthy masterpiece like this one? ...New York: best and worst city in schismatic survey
Oct 21st, 2010 at 12:00PM: If you want to travel like a local, then it makes sense to know something about your destination ... and isn't the best city to live attractive? It's the kind of place you'd want to explore and see why it's so loved. And at the same time, you'd probably want to avoid the worst of the worst – who would want to go there?
Well, a new Harris Interactive poll makes this thinking hard to ...Getting drunk: Twenty cities that don't know how to handle their liquor
Oct 8th, 2010 at 9:00AM: California loves to get wasted! San Diego and San Jose are the top two cities that drink stupidly, according to a survey by Insurance.com. They lead the country in alcohol-related driving violations, a dubious distinction to say the least. So, if you step into the crosswalk in these two spots, take an extra second to look both ways.
The reasons for hitting this list vary and include proximity ...Immigration law costs Arizona hotels a bundle
Sep 29th, 2010 at 1:00PM: The cost of closing down the borders may be higher than you think. At least, that's what the Arizona Hotel and Lodging Association is saying. Tourists have cut back their visits to the state, the association believes, because of the recent controversial immigration law. Tourism and travel companies claim they've lost millions of dollars because of how the state is being perceived.
According to ...Suit up: The best whitewater rafting in the U.S.
Sep 26th, 2010 at 1:00PM:
When it comes to whitewater, bigger is not always better. In fact, some of the best whitewater paddling experiences can be had on rivers that barely break the Class III rating. Those who love to run these rivers know the importance of the rush, but also appreciate the scenery, local culture, and accessibility of a river. Here are some of the best US whitewater destinations based on the overall ...Photo of the Day (9.7.10)
Sep 7th, 2010 at 5:00PM:
If you're back to the grind and Labor Day is feeling too far away already, then take a moment to check out this beautiful photo series by Italian photographer, il lele.
The set spans a road trip from Chicago to Vegas on two-lane highways, capturing some classic American portraits & scenery with a distinct vintage tone. It's always great to see photos of America from a non-American ...Explore Lake Powell by houseboat this fall
Sep 1st, 2010 at 8:00AM: When the Glen Canyon Dam was built back in 1966, it created Lake Powell, the second largest man-made lake in the United States behind Lake Mead. Covering more than 250 square miles in area, Lake Powell falls along the border of Utah and Arizona, a spectacularly beautiful region of the country that offers picturesque sandstone cliffs, winding canyons, and sun drenched vistas. It is truly an amazing ...The best places in the world to smoke a cigar
Aug 19th, 2010 at 3:35PM: Smoking a cigar the correct way demands a critical mix of solitude, contemplation, and most important, awareness of surroundings. All other things become subservient to the act of observing and evaluating. With this game plan in play, the smoker's post-ignition environs take on as much importance as the flavor, taste, and draw of the tobacco. Here is one man's list of the top ten places in the ...Top five cities for travel spending ... and the bottom of the barrel, too
Jul 25th, 2010 at 12:00PM: Hey, Arlington, Virginia residents, why are you spending so much on travel? Do you really want to get out that badly? According to a report by Bundle.com, the folks who live in Arlington spent twice the national average on travel last year: a whopping $3,534 per household. Nationwide, the norm came in at $1,571 for 2009. Meanwhile, Detroit residents spent a meager $1,158 per household on travel ...Solar plane flies nonstop for a week
Jul 17th, 2010 at 1:30PM:
We recently reported on the historic flight of the Solar Impulse, the first solar-powered plane to fly through the night. Now another barrier has been broken. The Zephyr solar plane has flown nonstop for seven days.
Unlike the Solar Impulse, which carried a pilot, the Zephyr is an unmanned drone built by the UK defense firm Qinetiq. Drones have seen extensive service in Afghanistan and Iraq ...From four-wheeling to cattle roping, saying 'I do' just got a little more adventurous
Jun 26th, 2010 at 10:00AM: Weddings were never my thing. Between the dress, the invitations, the cakes, the chaos - the concept is too overwhelming for me to digest. I've participated and planned dozens of weddings for my nearest and dearest and while I couldn't be happier for their nuptials, I'd be the first one barefoot on an island eloping without witness if I were to get married (sorry, Mom).
But for those who want a ...Road trip: The best roadside attractions on the east and west coasts
Jun 15th, 2010 at 11:30AM: Road trips are meant to be fun, meaningful, and inspire some reflection as you set out for the great open roads. When the driving gets a little dull, though, there's plenty to see on the side of the road.
The eastern portion of the United States is home to many world-recognized sites, but many of these grandiose tourist destinations overshadow the lesser-known, roadside attractions that are ...
Photo of the Day (6.13.10)
Jun 13th, 2010 at 7:00PM:
Well doesn't this look refreshing? Flickr user AlphaTangoBravo / Adam Baker caught this moment of bliss during a recent hiking trip along the border of Arizona and Utah. When you've been hiking all day under the heat of an unrelenting sun, this is apparently what happens - you find a nearby stream to cool off. I love the pose - the figure in the water seems to be enjoying a serious moment of ...Congresswoman wants to expand nation's oldest archaeological preserve
Apr 29th, 2010 at 3:00PM: On Interstate 10 between Tucson and Phoenix is one of America's most enduring ancient mysteries--a giant adobe structure called Casa Grande. It was erected by the Hohokam, a people who built towns where Tucson and Phoenix are today and who turned the desert green with an extensive system of irrigation. Ironically, the modern city of Phoenix was founded by American settlers who cleared out the ...GadlingTV's Travel Talk 011: Eyjafjallajökull, Club Obama, immigration law, barbecuing & cliff jumping!
Apr 28th, 2010 at 3:30PM:
GadlingTV's Travel Talk, episode 11 – Click above to watch video after the jump
Ready to fire up the barbecue? It's just about that time of year and we're taking full advantage of the good weather to get you started on travel ideas for Spring.
This week we'll take a closer look at Eyjafjallajökull (and even try to pronounce it), show you new camera technology that is ...Into the Grand Canyon with MSNBC's David Horsey
Apr 13th, 2010 at 8:00AM: Writer, cartoonist and good-guy-all around David Horsey's most recent installment from his Escape into America series is up at MSNBC. This week, Horsey visits the Grand Canyon, not as a tourist telling stories about his vapid, two dimensional travels but rather as a visitor profiling the characters and the landscapes around one of the nation's proudest national parks. The resulting slide show and ...
Name a cactus, win a vacation
Apr 7th, 2010 at 6:00PM: The Boulders Resort and Golden Door Spa is holding its third annual cactus naming contest. For those of you who already name everything you see anyway, this is the contest for you.
Visit the Name Our Cactus website and have a gander at the six cacti. Does one remind you of a celebrity? An animal? Do you have a great cactus name saved up you've just been dying to use? Go for it; you could win ...Top ten U.S. spots for photography
Mar 23rd, 2010 at 4:00PM:
As full-time traveling photographers, my husband and I have traveled all over the U.S. in search of the most beautiful cities and sites to photograph. From the vast open desert to towering urban skylines and raging river canyons, we've compiled the top 10 best places to visit for photographers. You'll find a few well-known favorites along with some unique photography hot spots where you'll ...Trapped in Vegas? Day trip escapes from Sin City
Feb 17th, 2010 at 1:00PM:
If you came here looking for little-known secrets of Sin City that may actually help you stomach a place you currently loathe, you've come to the wrong place. Don't get us wrong -- Las Vegas is a real hoot if you're into certain things. Things like mind-blowing shows, more live music than you can shake a stick at, gambling galore and some of the world's best eateries. But believe it or not, Vegas ...Scientists struggle to preserve Grand Canyon wildlife
Feb 7th, 2010 at 2:00PM: The Grand Canyon needs more water.
That's the assessment of a U.S. Geological Survey report that studied the results of a 2008 experiment. A controlled flood let more water through Glen Canyon Dam in order to replicate the effects of annual flooding from before the dam was built. Sediment from the flood increased the size of sandbars along the path of the river. These sandbars are an essential ...
