As tourists continue to visit national parks and DC, advocates and local businesses warn about long-term impact of shutdown

The government shutdown didn’t deter 26-year-old Nudrat Mahajabin from visiting Grand Canyon National Park earlier this month ...
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Why Yes, You Can Drive to the Bottom of the Grand Canyon

While there are a few overlooks that are accessible by vehicle—Mt. Trumbull Road and Toroweap Overlook, for example—Diamond ...
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Nestled In Oregon's Wallowa Mountains Is A Charming City With Hiking, Kayaking, And Scenic Exploration

Sited near the deepest canyon in North America and a 2.4 million-acre national forest, this small city is a charming base ...
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Oregon's Hidden Gem City Is A Scenic Escape For Fishing Adventures And Pristine Waterfalls

Rugged canyon landscapes, clear rivers, and seasonal trout hatches make this Oregon haven a standout spot for anglers and ...
Ever After in the Woods

Everyone In Texas Knows About This Small-Town Steakhouse, But Few Know Its Story

Discover The Big Texan Steak Ranch in Amarillo, Texas — home of the legendary 72-ounce steak challenge and a Route 66 story ...
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10 US National Parks You Must Visit

America has no shortage of national parks. In fact, there are 63 official national parks in total. There are incredible ...
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Most Grand Canyon Visitors Miss This Scenic 25-mile Drive—but It Has Has Some of the Park’s Best Views

Experience the Grand Canyon’s quieter side on Desert View Drive, a scenic 25-mile route with epic views and fewer crowds than ...
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4 Places in Arizona Locals Hope Tourists Never Discover

Explore hidden gems and places locals love in Arizona, from secret waterfalls to red rock hideaways that capture the heart of ...
Arizona Daily Star

Brighty, a Grand Canyon mascot, recovered from the wildfire rubble

Missing an ear and his front legs detached, Brighty the Burro certainly has seen better days. The 600-pound bronze statue used to greet visitors at the Grand Canyon Lodge on the national park’s North ...
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This Remote Arizona Canyon Rivals Zion—With Brilliant Fall Foliage That Peaks in November

Aravaipa Canyon in Arizona has some of the best fall foliage in the American Southwest, which peaks in November, plus ...
Yakima Herald

Tieton River’s short rafting season offers thrills and family bonding

Explore columnist Kathy Myers found whitewater thrills and family time on this year’s Tieton River “flip-flop.” ...

Luxury Travel Experts Can't Stop Recommending These 5 Fall Trips In The U.S.

I asked five travel experts to reveal the ultimate fall experiences that best capture the beauty and diversity of this season ...