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Court of the Patriarchs at Zion National Park, Utah.

Zion gives visitors a sense of awe

Court of the Patriarchs at Zion National Park, Utah.

July 19, 2015, 12:00am Life

ZION NATIONAL PARK, Utah — This is a spiritual place. A glorious place. A place of serene ocher mountains and leaning narrow canyons. Read story

No vacancy at White House? Try these presidential hotels

July 19, 2015, 12:00am Travel

Pair history with exploration when you and the family check into a storied hotel inspired by an American president. Here are five to consider: Read story

A diver makes an immersion at the International Diving Center Maria la Gorda in Pinar del Rio, Cuba.

Cuba’s pristine, protected reefs are a diver’s dream

A diver makes an immersion at the International Diving Center Maria la Gorda in Pinar del Rio, Cuba.

July 19, 2015, 12:00am Travel

MARIA LA GORDA, Cuba — The coral reefs and gin-clear waters off the coast of Cuba offer some of the best diving in the Caribbean and some of the best-preserved reefs on earth. Read story

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People stroll down the beach in the La Jolla section of San Diego, Calif. With an average of 250 days of sunshine a year, any time is good to visit San Diego but summer means the chilly Pacific waters are warm enough for surfing without a wetsuit.

Top attractions in San Diego go beyond beaches

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People stroll down the beach in the La Jolla section of San Diego, Calif. With an average of 250 days of sunshine a year, any time is good to visit San Diego but summer means the chilly Pacific waters are warm enough for surfing without a wetsuit.

July 12, 2015, 12:00am Travel

SAN DIEGO — With an average of 250 days of sunshine a year, any time is good to visit San Diego — but summer means the chilly Pacific waters are warm enough for surfing without a wetsuit. It's also when this Navy port goes wild over firework shows and beach… Read story

Family fun hits its peak on mountain vacations

July 12, 2015, 12:00am Travel

Enjoy high-altitude family fun and cool starry nights in scenic mountain towns. Here are five to consider: Read story

The American Empress sits docked near the Red Lion Hotel Vancouver at the Quay in downtown Vancouver on June 28.

Cruises on the Columbia, Snake rivers grow increasingly popular

The American Empress sits docked near the Red Lion Hotel Vancouver at the Quay in downtown Vancouver on June 28.

July 5, 2015, 12:00am Business

The Columbia River, the Northwest's great resource for commerce, recreation, and energy, is emerging as a tourist destination for ship-bound travelers in pursuit of new sightseeing and historical experiences. That's good news for Vancouver, which stands to gain visitors and business as a Portland metro-area gateway to the Columbia-Snake corridor. Read story

Thousands of guests arrive June 18, 2010, for the grand opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal's Islands of Adventure in Orlando, Fla.

Expansions spark imaginations

Thousands of guests arrive June 18, 2010, for the grand opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal's Islands of Adventure in Orlando, Fla.

July 5, 2015, 12:00am Life

ORLANDO, Fla. -- The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is growing beyond the borders of Orlando. But its first superfans hope there will be room for expansion at the boy wizard's first theme-park home as Universal adds new attractions at parks in Japan and California. Read story

Safety woes prompt Disney theme parks to ban selfie sticks

July 5, 2015, 12:00am Life

On Tuesday, Disney tourists were forced to rely only on their arms for taking photos. The selfie stick has been banned from the land of Mickey Mouse. Read story

Sending young travelers soaring on their own

July 5, 2015, 12:00am Life

School breaks mean more kids are on the move. Often, solo flights become part of a family's travel plans. Here are five tips to consider when putting your child on a plane: Read story

A group of journalists and other hikers stand near the rim of Mount St. Helens' crater recently. The Mount St.

Mount St. Helens: A view worth the hike

A group of journalists and other hikers stand near the rim of Mount St. Helens' crater recently. The Mount St.

July 5, 2015, 12:00am Clark County News

WINDY RIDGE -- Looking into the crater of Mount St. Helens, it can be difficult to grasp the scale of the massive geologic amphitheater. Read story