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A model railroad is part of the permanent collection at the Washington State Historical Museum in Tacoma.

Day trip: Tacoma by Amtrak’s Cascades train

A model railroad is part of the permanent collection at the Washington State Historical Museum in Tacoma.

November 8, 2019, 6:05am Clark County Life

My husband and sons love trains so much that they were even willing to do something educational if it meant they could ride the rails. Read story

A Travel Channel survey found that 67% of Americans plan to use vacation days or paid time off to travel this holiday season.

Many Americans plan to travel for holidays

A Travel Channel survey found that 67% of Americans plan to use vacation days or paid time off to travel this holiday season.

November 7, 2019, 6:01am Life

One of the busiest travel seasons of the year is right around the corner. As the holiday season approaches, new research from the Travel Channel reveals insight into the travel plans and preferences of Americans — most importantly, how many of them are planning to take an end-of-year vacation. Read story

5 to see: civil rights landmarks

November 3, 2019, 6:02am Life

Embark on a journey of discovery and understanding when you and your family visit these destinations and landmarks that play a part in the American civil rights story. Read story

Jennifer Wright, from foreground, Anthony Bolgnese and Asher Groeschler hike along a guided path Oct. 6 at Nelson Rocks near Circleville, W. Va. They were among 33 people to participate in a two-day mystery bus trip sponsored by the West Virginia Division of Tourism. The trip started in Washington, D.C. Participants didn&#039;t know where they were going until they arrived at their destination.

Companies offer trips to the unknown

Jennifer Wright, from foreground, Anthony Bolgnese and Asher Groeschler hike along a guided path Oct. 6 at Nelson Rocks near Circleville, W. Va. They were among 33 people to participate in a two-day mystery bus trip sponsored by the West Virginia Division of Tourism. The trip started in Washington, D.C. Participants didn&#039;t know where they were going until they arrived at their destination.

November 3, 2019, 6:00am Life

When Dena Espenscheid answered an advertisement on social media offering a weekend vacation to an unknown destination, her sister warned her she was going to get kidnapped. Read story

Tips for staying healthy on planes

October 27, 2019, 6:02am Health

A colleague had been on an airplane — and he felt a cold coming on. With watery eyes and a red nose, he asked, “Have you written about how to stay healthy on flights?” Read story

A cutout of a Bigfoot directs visitors to the entrance of Expedition: Bigfoot! The Sasquatch Museum in Cherry Log, Ga.

Georgia museum devoted to Bigfoot

A cutout of a Bigfoot directs visitors to the entrance of Expedition: Bigfoot! The Sasquatch Museum in Cherry Log, Ga.

October 27, 2019, 6:02am Life

Along a bustling four-lane highway that winds through the north Georgia mountains, an unassuming wooden structure breaks the monotony of churches, billboards and stores selling kitschy knickknacks. Read story

This combination photo shows actor Alan Cumming at the opening night of &quot;Freestyle Love Supreme&quot; in New York on Oct. 2, 2019, from left, in New York. actress Laura Benanti at the Drama Desk Awards, in New York on June 1, 2014, and actor Norbert Leo Butz at the FYC Event for &quot;Fosse/Verdon&quot; in Beverly Hills, Calif. on May 30, 2019. The trio of performers will participate in the inaugural sailing of The Broadway Cruise from New York City to Bermuda from Oct. 10-14, 2020. The stars will perform multiple unique shows on the main pool deck.

New cruise stars raft of Tony Award winners

This combination photo shows actor Alan Cumming at the opening night of &quot;Freestyle Love Supreme&quot; in New York on Oct. 2, 2019, from left, in New York. actress Laura Benanti at the Drama Desk Awards, in New York on June 1, 2014, and actor Norbert Leo Butz at the FYC Event for &quot;Fosse/Verdon&quot; in Beverly Hills, Calif. on May 30, 2019. The trio of performers will participate in the inaugural sailing of The Broadway Cruise from New York City to Bermuda from Oct. 10-14, 2020. The stars will perform multiple unique shows on the main pool deck.

October 27, 2019, 6:02am Life

Tony Award-winners Alan Cumming, Norbert Leo Butz and Laura Benanti are headlining an interesting venue for a clutch of Broadway stars — a cruise ship. Read story

A one-third scale clay model of Sojourner Truth, left, Susan B. Anthony, center, and Elizabeth Cady Stanton on Oct. 6 at Meredith Bergmann&#039;s studio in Ridgefield, Conn. A New York City commission voted Monday to erect a tribute to the three civil rights pioneers.

New York to honor icons of women’s rights with statues

A one-third scale clay model of Sojourner Truth, left, Susan B. Anthony, center, and Elizabeth Cady Stanton on Oct. 6 at Meredith Bergmann&#039;s studio in Ridgefield, Conn. A New York City commission voted Monday to erect a tribute to the three civil rights pioneers.

October 24, 2019, 6:00am Life

Central Park has 23 statues of men who left their mark in history but not a single one honoring the accomplishments of a woman. Read story

FILE - In this Dec. 8, 2018, file photo a worker fuels a Delta Connection regional airlines passenger jet at Logan International Airport in Boston. More than 7 in 10 U.S. airline passengers (72%) say ticket price is a key deciding factor when choosing an airport to fly into or from, according to a 2019 survey commissioned by NerdWallet and conducted online by The Harris Poll among more than 1,800 U.S. adults who have ever flown on an airplane.

Choosing airport? Cost not only factor

FILE - In this Dec. 8, 2018, file photo a worker fuels a Delta Connection regional airlines passenger jet at Logan International Airport in Boston. More than 7 in 10 U.S. airline passengers (72%) say ticket price is a key deciding factor when choosing an airport to fly into or from, according to a 2019 survey commissioned by NerdWallet and conducted online by The Harris Poll among more than 1,800 U.S. adults who have ever flown on an airplane.

October 21, 2019, 6:02am Business

When booking a flight to a city with more than one airport, how do you know which one to choose? If you’re like a majority of Americans, you’re guided in part by your wallet. Read story

Casa Marina Key West used to call its private beach &quot;Kokomo Beach&quot; after the 1988 song &quot;Kokomo&quot; by The Beach Boys. Tourists still associate Kokomo with the Florida Keys.

Many still search for ‘Kokomo’

Casa Marina Key West used to call its private beach &quot;Kokomo Beach&quot; after the 1988 song &quot;Kokomo&quot; by The Beach Boys. Tourists still associate Kokomo with the Florida Keys.

October 20, 2019, 6:05am Life

You know the catchy, relaxing lyrics: “Off the Florida Keys, there’s a place called Kokomo,” goes the 1988 hit by The Beach Boys. Read story