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Maui town preserves culture

HANA, Hawaii — I stood at the edge of a restless sea, surf lapping at my knees, a…

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Many happy returns to a Malibu trailer

LOS ANGELES — You know how everyone always writes “I’ll be back!” — and there’s always an exclamation…

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A busted bike can’t keep the dream off the road

DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK — By the time I met Wolfgang Steffens, he had already spent about two…

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Lay down tracks with winter adventures

Warm up to the wonders of winter adventure. Here are five ideas to consider: 1. Yellowstone National Park:…

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Hiking the Alps from the Matterhorn to Mont Blanc

The rope lies in coils on a red-velvet cushion, encased in museum glass, lit by a spotlight. It…

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Solo traveler’s guide to meeting people

When you are traveling solo, it’s not always a breeze to strike up a conversation with a stranger.…

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Northwest Travel: To Portland with kids

PORTLAND — Families with children often struggle to find activities for their younger members on urban trips. Cities…

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Plenty of life in Death Valley

DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK — It took me several trips here to realize this, but if you know…

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What’s New in Vegas in 2015

LAS VEGAS — There’s always something new to see or do in America’s entertainment capital — but this…

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Outside Vegas, a family diner that makes you feel at home

BOULDER CITY, Nev. — Here I am again, at a counter seat inside my favorite family-owned breakfast joint,…

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