Travel
BC student-made app offers tour of Joyce's Dublin
Combining classic fiction with modern technology, Boston College students created a new app that takes users on an interactive walking tour of Dublin through the eyes of James Joyce characters in his stream-of-consciousness... Read more »
Disney working to bring 'The Avengers' to theme parks
If all goes well, the company would like to introduce the franchise characters at its California park in the near future. Read more »
Roller coaster riders soar like eagles at Dollywood
Given the well-grounded corporate nervousness of those in the leisure industry about being associated with any particular religious belief, it's unusual to approach a roller coaster and be greeted... Read more »
Rim to rim: Hiking the Grand Canyon is a challenge that pays big dividends
The Grand Canyon's beauty beckons like gravity, pulling even the timid to the chasm's edge. But for those committing to the challenge of a cross-canyon hike, there awaits below the rim a reward... Read more »
Take a family field trip to Red Butte Garden
Are you looking for somewhere to take the kids during the summer break? Beauty and discovery await at Red Butte Garden. Read more »
Idling limits are 'Rodney Dangerfield' of laws
Joining the idling action, Utah Gov. Gary Herbert signed an executive order May 31 to limit idling in the state's fleet of 7,300 vehicles to no more than 30 seconds — part of a strategy to... Read more »
First section of I-15 CORE almost complete, will open Wednesday night
PLEASANT GROVE — Drivers through the I-15 CORE project in northern Utah County have been navigating the bumps, delays and orange barrels for two years. But the commute is about to get a... Read more »
With or without foreigners, tourism grows in Tibet
Tibet is seeing a boom in Chinese visitors, meaning that the government's latest ban on foreigners following self-immolation protests against Beijing's rule has barely dented the region's tourism... Read more »
Popular Navajo Lake is draining because of breach in dike
Navajo Lake in Kane County is losing about a foot of water a month and now sits at about 10 feet deep in its deepest areas due to a dike breach. Read more »
Early wildfire season means early fire restrictions in Utah
Campfires will be prohibited throughout the state beginning Friday except in developed campgrounds, state officials announced Tuesday as crews continued to battle seven persistent fires. Read more »
Heritage FAM Tour impresses out-of-state journalists
The FAM tour, short for "familiarity tour," is just part of the effort as grants and donations change the landscape of southern and central Utah, from the newly restored Peterson Dance Hall in... Read more »
DEA withdraws request to install license plate readers
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency has withdrawn its request to install stationary license plate readers on I-15 in Beaver and Washington counties, Sen. Todd Weiler, R-Woods Cross, said Monday. Read more »
Plans for $42M resort at Bear Lake continue to move forward
Plans for a $42 million resort on the shores of Bear Lake in Rich County have cleared another hurdle. Read more »
Fort Douglas celebrates its sesquicentennial with a Civil War Ball and family day
Shaded on a summer's day by leafy trees and embracing spacious green parade grounds and a traditional bandstand, the white-trimmed sandstone dwellings and brick buildings along, and near, Fort... Read more »
How to travel 25,000 miles without a penny
Michael Wigge left Berlin without a penny and traveled 25,000 miles to Antarctica, hitchhiking, bartering and working his way by ship, plane, car and foot, from Europe to Canada and the U.S. and... Read more »
Inside Istanbul: Enjoying a true Turkish delight
Eastern culture and western democracy is a unique mixture in Istanbul, Turkey. Last week my wife and I enjoyed both as well as the ancient Ottoman and Roman architecture, as well as enjoying a... Read more »
To snag the best airfares, flexibility is key
To snag the best airfares, travelers need to be adventurous and willing to pick up at a moment's notice. Read more »
Americans rank saving energy ahead of vacations
As summer beckons, it seems Americans are thinking more about the stifling cost of energy than about making tracks to the beach. Read more »
Outside London, Olympics show off iconic England
While it was Britain's vibrant capital that won the right to host the 2012 Games, events aren't confined to London. Spectators will flock to Wales and Scotland, to verdant hills in southern... Read more »
Is your sunscreen safe? FDA will enforce new packaging regulations this June
With temperatures rising and summer vacations around the corner, the FDA will enforce new regulations for sunscreen packaging. Here are tips for finding the safest sunscreen to protect your skin. Read more »
Cathy Free: Free Lunch: Eleven national parks in 24 hours (unless a UFO speeds things along)
Jim Keeler and Dennis Millard plan to visit 11 national parks in 24 hours, stopping only for gas station breaks, quick photo opps and UFO sightings. Read more »
Utah skier visits drop 10 percent; bad snow blamed
Utah saw a 10 percent dip in skier visits this past year — and the fewest total visits since the 2003-2004 season. Read more »
Heritage FAM Tour impresses out-of-state journalists
The four writers brought in by the state tourism office were impressed with Utah's stories of courage, faith and inventiveness. They knew about Utah's national parks now they are fans of Utah's... Read more »
$20 million California Trail center opens in Nevada
A $20 million federal facility devoted to telling the story of the covered-wagon pioneers' overland journey during the California Gold Rush has opened in Nevada. Read more »
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