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Canceling reservation tougher at Hilton, Marriott

September 17, 2017, 6:00am Life

Two of the world’s biggest hotel companies are cracking down on travelers prone to last-minute cancellations. Read story

Riders enjoy The New Revolution at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, Calif.

Six Flags Magic Mountain to be open 365 days a year

Riders enjoy The New Revolution at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, Calif.

September 17, 2017, 6:00am Life

Southern California’s Six Flags Magic Mountain theme park will be open every day of the year beginning in 2018. Read story

A display of pumpkins shaped like a tree amid crowds at the Circleville Pumpkin Show in Circleville, Ohio. The small town of just 12,000 people south of Columbus attracts tens of thousands of visitors to its free pumpkin festival each October, this year scheduled for Oct. 18-21.

Find something out of ordinary for fall fun

A display of pumpkins shaped like a tree amid crowds at the Circleville Pumpkin Show in Circleville, Ohio. The small town of just 12,000 people south of Columbus attracts tens of thousands of visitors to its free pumpkin festival each October, this year scheduled for Oct. 18-21.

September 10, 2017, 6:01am Life

Looking for something more exciting than pumpkin spice, Oktoberfests and leaf-peeping to shake up your plans this fall? Read story

Kansas city named best for families

September 10, 2017, 6:00am Life

Overland Park, Kan., is the best city in the country for families, according to the personal finance website WalletHub. Read story

René Perret and Jeremy Ralston, owners of Down River Vintage Trailer Restoration, stand next to a 1959 Aloha trailer they're renovating in their shop in Woodland.

Vintage trailers a popular trend among multiple generations

René Perret and Jeremy Ralston, owners of Down River Vintage Trailer Restoration, stand next to a 1959 Aloha trailer they're renovating in their shop in Woodland.

September 10, 2017, 6:00am Clark County Life

From millennials who may have no introduction to baby boomers reliving their youth, the vintage trailer culture is a multigenerational trend that shows no signs of slowing down. Read story

In this Aug. 10, 2017 photo, the St. Nicholas National Shrine, center, designed by renowned architect Santiago Calatrava, is under construction at the World Trade Center in New York. It is replacing a tiny Greek Orthodox church that was crushed by the Trade Center’s south tower during the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.

Church lost on 9/11 rises again at World Trade Center

In this Aug. 10, 2017 photo, the St. Nicholas National Shrine, center, designed by renowned architect Santiago Calatrava, is under construction at the World Trade Center in New York. It is replacing a tiny Greek Orthodox church that was crushed by the Trade Center’s south tower during the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.

September 8, 2017, 9:46am Life

A Greek Orthodox church taking shape next to the World Trade Center memorial plaza will glow at night like a marble beacon when it opens sometime next year. It also will mark another step in the long rebuilding of New York’s ground zero. Read story

You have a senior parks pass, now what?

September 8, 2017, 5:20am Life

Now that the frenzy over bargain-rate senior lifetime passes for national parks and federal recreational lands has passed, where should all these hikers hit the trail? Read story

Visitors surround a sandcastle at the Landschaftspark in Duisburg, Germany, on Friday. Artists attempt to secure a spot in the coveted Guinness Book of World Records by building the tallest sandcastle ever.

Sandcastle in Germany breaks record

Visitors surround a sandcastle at the Landschaftspark in Duisburg, Germany, on Friday. Artists attempt to secure a spot in the coveted Guinness Book of World Records by building the tallest sandcastle ever.

September 6, 2017, 6:05am Life

The world’s highest sandcastle is now standing 54.72 feet tall in the German city of Duisburg. Read story

Paddle boarders ply the waters of Lake Tahoe near Tahoe City, Calif., on Aug. 8. Lake Tahoe’s known for summer and winter fun, but there’s a third side to Tahoe: fall, when crowds thin out, rates are cheaper and trees put on a show.

Lake Tahoe brimming with fall activities

Paddle boarders ply the waters of Lake Tahoe near Tahoe City, Calif., on Aug. 8. Lake Tahoe’s known for summer and winter fun, but there’s a third side to Tahoe: fall, when crowds thin out, rates are cheaper and trees put on a show.

September 3, 2017, 6:05am Life

Fringed by snow or gleaming cobalt blue under sunny skies, Lake Tahoe is a favorite in summer and winter. But there’s a third side to Tahoe: fall. Read story

Haystack Rock overlooks Cannon Beach, Ore.

Interesting day trips, explorations an easy drive from Clark County

Haystack Rock overlooks Cannon Beach, Ore.

September 3, 2017, 6:01am Clark County Life

The day trip is something that’s mastered through carefully crafted itineraries. Visit Vancouver USA, the agency promoting tourism in Vancouver, recently updated its website with itinerary ideas. Locals and visitors alike use the city as a home base for exploring the region. Read story