Travel
A visit to pioneer oasis: Arizona's Pipe Spring
Nestled below the spectacular Vermilion Cliffs above a vast plain north of the Colorado River’s Grand Canyon, Pipe Spring was a thriving Mormon-owned ranch, farm and dairy operation by the... Read more »
Egypt's Morsi criticized for reaction to tragedy
Some connected to the tourist trade in Luxor, a city utterly dependent on foreign visitors to survive, seethed with anger Wednesday at the country's Islamist president for his silence over the... Read more »
Snowstorm dies down, Midwest travel woes tick up
Gusty winds and iced-over roadways made for treacherous Midwest travel Friday as a major winter storm headed east over the Great Lakes. Read more »
Is $500 enough for enduring the Carnival Triumph cruise?
So you survived for five days stranded at sea aboard the Carnival Triumph. The ship had no working toilets, sewage dripped from walls, and the whole place smelled "like a hot port-o-potty." Heres... Read more »
Proposed plans for Provo bike lanes near approval
Provo is likely to approve an extensive new series of bike lanes by as early as April. Read more »
Gun tourism: No guns at home, so Japanese go shooting in Guam
Their well-equipped arsenals offer everything from tiny revolvers (for ladies) to Berettas, Glocks, semi-automatic pistols and M16 military assault rifles. If kids can see over the counter, they... Read more »
American, US Airways announce $11B merger
US Airways CEO Doug Parker has landed the big merger he sought for years. Now, the soon-to-be CEO of the new American Airlines has to make it work. Read more »
Democrats to unveil bill to replace budget cuts
President Barack Obama's Democratic allies in the Senate are unveiling legislation Thursday to avoid a looming set of sharp, across-the-board spending cuts set to strike the Pentagon and domestic... Read more »
After days stranded on cruise ship, now comes the bus ride
After days stranded in the Gulf of Mexico in conditions some have described as dismal, most passengers aboard the disabled Carnival Triumph can look forward to a two-hour bus ride Thursday after... Read more »
Salt Lake commuters burn 30 hours sitting in traffic each year, report says
Salt Lake residents may think their commute is difficult, but compared to Washington or New York, a new congestion report shows the city has relatively open roads. Read more »
New York expanding nation's biggest transit hub
Sixteen stories below Grand Central Terminal, an army of workers is blasting through bedrock to create a new commuter rail concourse with more floor space than New Orleans' Superdome, just one of... Read more »
Obama picks outdoor retail exec to lead Interior
President Barack Obama's choice for interior secretary is a lifelong outdoors enthusiast who likes to bike, ski and climb mountains. Read more »
UTA adds more trains, makes other changes to commuter rail schedule
Riders on commuter rail will see some changes to their travel schedule this month. Read more »
Airlines add 52 additional fees to raise flight costs
Since January 2012, 52 different fees have been added, giving the worldwide airline revenue an increased 11 percent in 2012. Read more »
Boeing sticks to production plans for 787
Boeing is sticking with plans to speed up production of its 787 and sees no reason to change the lithium-ion battery design at the center of the troubled plane's problems, its CEO said Wednesday. Read more »
Head of the Rocks overlook gets facelift
ESCALANTE — A popular scenic spot in southern Utah has received an overhaul. The Head of the Rocks overlook, along Scenic Byway 12 between Escalante and Boulder, Utah, provides views over the Escalante Canyons region of... Read more »
Clearing for takeoff: How airport crews manage winter weather
SALT LAKE CITY — Lately, workers dealing with all the snow at the Salt Lake City International Airport will take any break they can get. The weather forced them to make the rare decision... Read more »
Motorists urged to be patient with plows during snowstorms
As the Wasatch Front endured yet another heavy snowstorm Sunday night and Monday morning, state, county and city officials urged Utahns to stay patient with road conditions. Read more »
From the start, Dreamliner jet program rushed
The 787 Dreamliner was born in a moment of desperation. Read more »
Four UHP troopers happy to be alive after being hit by traffic
Utah Highway Patrol officers who were hit by vehicles Thursday during an onslaught of freezing rain and major freeway pileups say they are lucky and grateful to escape with their lives. Read more »
My trip to Denmark uncovered inspirational art and impressive castles
The beautiful city of Copenhagen yields surprises for those who appreciate art as well as accompanying legends and stories. Also, the country of Denmark is home to some of the most impressive... Read more »
7 reasons to explore Grand Canyon by raft
The Grand Canyon is a temple of adventure, peace, wonder and beauty, and the best way to experience it is from the seat of a whitewater raft. Read more »
New Orleans — as foreign as America gets
New Orleans, and more specifically the French Quarter, is the most foreign place I've ever been within the United States. Literally hundreds of adventures await the discerning traveler from ghost... Read more »
Frigid temperatures and another inversion loom along Wasatch Front
With dangerous roads, debilitating temperatures, heavy inversions and a storm named Gandolf, Utahns are in for one of the most bitter winters in memory. Read more »
Remote luxury: Experiencing winter at Siwash Lake Ranch in British Columbia
Whether it's an inn, hotel, resort, even a campsite, all the assorted bits that meet to make a hotel feel like a home will never be to everyone's taste. Colors and styles that speak to you might... Read more »
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