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A woman listens to music on her iPad as she sits in the shade at South Pointe Park in Miami Beach, Fla. Beachgoers probably have to crank up the brightness on tablets and phones to overcome all that glare in direct sunlight. Portable power packs powerful enough to charge tablets start at $100.

Can’t go to beach without gadgets? Here are useful tips

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A woman listens to music on her iPad as she sits in the shade at South Pointe Park in Miami Beach, Fla. Beachgoers probably have to crank up the brightness on tablets and phones to overcome all that glare in direct sunlight. Portable power packs powerful enough to charge tablets start at $100.

July 5, 2015, 12:00am Business

If you're headed to the beach or any other weekend getaway, don't forget these "essential" gadgets. Read story

Wyden hears concerns at visit to Wonder No. 1, Crater Lake

July 2, 2015, 12:00am Northwest

CRATER LAKE NATIONAL PARK, Ore. — Crater Lake National Park was stop No. 1 on Sen. Ron Wyden's week-long tour of the Seven Wonders of Oregon, but a proposed change in the designation for Lava Beds National Monument, located just south of the Oregon-California state line, was an item that… Read story

A group has their photo taken in front of a portrait of President John F.

Photos, social media now allowed on White House tours

A group has their photo taken in front of a portrait of President John F.

July 1, 2015, 12:00am Nation & World

WASHINGTON — Want to take a picture inside the White House Blue Room? Well, it's now OK to pull out your cellphone or camera and press "shoot." Read story

Astoria Column closed for repairs through summer

July 1, 2015, 12:00am Northwest

ASTORIA, Ore. — The Astoria Column will not open by the Fourth of July after all. Read story

Virgin Cruises plans to launch in early 2020

June 28, 2015, 12:00am Travel

MIAMI — British billionaire Richard Branson's latest travel venture — Virgin Cruises — plans to set sail in early 2020. Read story

Entrance fees are going up at 130 national parks

June 28, 2015, 12:00am Travel

WASHINGTON — Just as summer begins, 130 national parks across the country are starting to charge visitors more to get inside, with entrance fees doubling and even tripling at some sites. Read story

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Marmot Road, about 35 miles east of Portland, is among a web of scenic back roads in the Portland area that are popular with cyclists.

Cyclist finds escapes just outside of Portland

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Marmot Road, about 35 miles east of Portland, is among a web of scenic back roads in the Portland area that are popular with cyclists.

June 28, 2015, 12:00am Northwest

TROUTDALE, Ore. — As laid-back as Portland is, it's still a city with hustle and bustle. My escape is right at my doorstep: a picturesque slice of Oregon that appeals to my urge to aimlessly wander on lonesome roads. Read story

A stained glass window is seen at Glasgow Cathedral in Glasgow, Scotland.

Glasgow Cathedral serene site

A stained glass window is seen at Glasgow Cathedral in Glasgow, Scotland.

June 21, 2015, 12:00am Travel

GLASGOW, Scotland — The 18th-century writer Daniel Defoe called Glasgow "the dear green place," although it may not feel that way if you're caught up in the bustle of busy Sauchiehall Street or logging a long day of meetings in the merchant city. Read story

A production picture of Marilyn Monroe from the 1953 film, &quot;Gentleman Prefer Blondes,&quot; where she sang, &quot;Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend,&quot; on display at the Hollywood Museum exhibit, &quot;Marilyn, The Exhibit,&quot; in Hollywood, Calif.

Monroe on exhibit in Hollywood

A production picture of Marilyn Monroe from the 1953 film, &quot;Gentleman Prefer Blondes,&quot; where she sang, &quot;Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend,&quot; on display at the Hollywood Museum exhibit, &quot;Marilyn, The Exhibit,&quot; in Hollywood, Calif.

June 21, 2015, 12:00am Travel

LOS ANGELES — The Hollywood Museum's new Marilyn Monroe Missing Moments exhibition is nothing if not comprehensive. Read story

These beaches offer out-of-ordinary fun

June 21, 2015, 12:00am Travel

If your family grows tired of building sand castles or readjusting a wayward umbrella, you might consider destinations with plenty to offer beyond the beach. Here are five options: Read story