Longtime Illinois amusement park, Kiddieland, closed after 80 yearsOctober 12th, 2009 Illinois amusement park closed after 80 yearsMELROSE PARK, Ill. — The rides at Kiddieland near Chicago have been shut down forever.
Environmentalists say climate change threatens 25 national parksOctober 5th, 2009 Environmentalists say climate change hurts parksNEW YORK — The Natural Resources Defense Council and the Rocky Mountain Climate Organization say 25 national parks are threatened by climate change. A report called "National Parks in Peril: The Threats of Climate Disruption" say the changes in landscapes and ecosystems are harming plants, trees and wildlife, but also threaten human activity in the parks and manmade structures.
Conde Nast Traveler celebrates 'America's Best Idea' with a list of 10 national parksSeptember 14th, 2009 Conde Nast Traveler recommends 10 national parksNEW YORK — Conde Nast Traveler is marking Ken Burns' new PBS series about the national parks, "America's Best Idea," with a look at 10 national parks and recommendations for how to see them. The magazine looks at five parks in its September issue and another five online at www.cntraveler.com/nationalparks.
AT&T launches a Web site offering free video like HuluSeptember 10th, 2009 AT&T launches an online video site like HuluDALLAS — AT&T Inc. on Thursday unveiled a Web site that offers free access to TV shows and movies.
New 'America the Beautiful' quarters series to feature Hot Springs National Park firstSeptember 9th, 2009 Hot Springs park to lead off new line of quartersHOT SPRINGS, Ark. — Hot Springs National Park will be the first site featured in a line of "America the Beautiful" quarters starting next year that will feature a national park from each state and U.S.
YankeeFoliage.com for leaf-peeping tripsSeptember 8th, 2009 YankeeFoliage.com for leaf-peeping tripsDUBLIN, N.H. — Yankee Magazine has a one-stop Web site for planning trips to see autumn color in New England this year at www.YankeeFoliage.com.
Lightning-caused fire in Yellowstone not threatening anything and allowed to burnSeptember 4th, 2009 Yellowstone fire grows to 110 acresYELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. — A lightning-caused fire in Yellowstone National Park had grown to about 110 acres.
American Eagle launches service to Manhattan, Kansas from Dallas/Fort WorthAugust 25th, 2009 American Eagle launches service to Manhattan, Kan.FORT WORTH, Texas — American Eagle, the regional affiliate of American Airlines, on Tuesday began service between Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and Manhattan Regional Airport in Manhattan, Kan., with two daily round-trip flights. The new service is operated with 50-seat Embraer ERJ-145 jets.
Discovery Channel launches adventure travel tour brandAugust 3rd, 2009 Discovery Channel launches adventure toursSILVER SPRING, Md. — Discovery Channel is launching a new brand of tours and trips called Discovery Adventures.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park wants oral history from people who lived thereJuly 14th, 2009 Park Service seeks Smokies memoriesGATLINBURG, Tenn. — The National Park Service hopes people who have firsthand accounts of living in the Smokies or attending the national park dedication will share those memories.
Betla National Park bars visitors for animals' privacyJune 30th, 2009 RANCHI - Wild animals too need privacy for mating. Recognising this, the Jharkhand forest department has decided to close the Betla National Park to tourists during the mating season July 1-Sep 30 so the animals have congenial atmosphere.
Ga. top court finds that online travel company is shortchanging city on hotel occupancy taxJune 15th, 2009 Ga. court: Travel Web site shorting city on taxATLANTA — The Georgia Supreme Court concluded Monday that the online travel company Expedia Inc. has shortchanged a west Georgia city on hotel and occupancy taxes.
About 950 acres of land acquired for Flight 93 memorial in southwestern Pa.May 30th, 2009 950 acres in Pa. acquired for Flight 93 memorialSHANKSVILLE, Pa.
New Web site to help inspire US travel: DiscoverAmerica.comMay 11th, 2009 New Web site: DiscoverAmerica.comWASHINGTON — A new Web site has been launched to help Americans explore their own country: DiscoverAmerica.com. DiscoverAmerica.com includes an interactive map that gives mileage from city to city, an activity finder listing more than 3,000 experiences, attractions and events, including museums, gardens, ski slopes, festivals and parks; and links to travel booking sites like Orbitz, Travelocity, Expedia and Priceline.
With airline booking fees on vacation, travelers might want to revisit online travel sitesApril 22nd, 2009 Online travel sites may deserve another lookMINNEAPOLIS — Airline booking fees charged by Travelocity, Orbitz and Expedia are on vacation through May. That's giving travelers who had avoided those sites a reason to reconsider.
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