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Affordable, unique family fun in the Black Hills

Traveling to the Black Hills of South Dakota offers an abundance of history, nature and affordable fun.

Visitors from outside of the state urge Utahns to discover Antelope Island

It's not often that out-of-towners urge Utahns to experience what their own state has to offer, but when it comes to Antelope Island, that's exactly the case. Antelope Island is located about 41... Read more »

Published May 18, 2012

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BYU brings new meaning to travel

A BYU professor started his own travel magazine with his editing class to display their writing, editing and designing skills. Read more »

Published May 18, 2012

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Major closure coming to University Parkway this weekend

Construction crews on the Utah Department of Transportation’s Utah County I-15 Corridor Expansion are scheduled to close the major thoroughfare from 400 West to the I-15 interchange in Orem... Read more »

Published May 17, 2012

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2012's third travel challenge: take a red-eye flight

The first of twelve challenges for the year 2012 traveling with two children ages two and under. The challenge completed was take a red-eye flight. We learned that no matter how much you prepare... Read more »

Published May 15, 2012

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Final completion of Timpanogos Highway delayed again

The Timpanogos Highway is facing a new delay — the latest in a series of setbacks the $150 million project has faced. The project was originally scheduled to be completed by May 31, 2011. Read more »

Published May 14, 2012

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Ooh, aah: Take in Yosemite views - by computer

For those who aren't able to visit Yosemite, a new HD camera photographs live views of Yosemite online. Read more »

Published May 14, 2012

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New section of Mountain View Corridor to open

A ribbon cutting will be held followed by a Fun Run. Activities will be at Foothills Park, 14090 S. 4830 West in Riverton, beginning at 10 a.m. Read more »

Published May 11, 2012

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Clever ad campaign highlights Utah's parks

Read more: 31 family spring break destinations in Southwestern Utah Read more: 30 family spring break destinations in Southeastern Utah The Utah Office of Tourism just released YouTube video... Read more »

Published May 10, 2012

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Golden Gate Bridge marks 75 years

The Golden Gate Bridge is turning 75 this year. And what a historic span it's been. Big, bold and orange, the bridge is a beloved symbol of San Francisco and one of the most instantly recognizable... Read more »

Published May 7, 2012

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L.A. on the cheap: You can fit California into your budget, even with high gas prices

As the summer of high gas prices creeps ever closer, many Utahns are feeling that a summer vacation is out of the question. But just one long day's drive away is Los Angeles, a city full of... Read more »

Published May 6, 2012

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Exhibit celebrates the life of Pat Nixon

The Nixon Presidential Library & Museum has a new exhibit on Pat Nixon. Read more »

Published May 5, 2012

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Legoland Windsor a playground for the young

England's Legoland Windsor is designed for the young, more specifically children from 2-8. While it's delightful for the preschool crowd, there's not so much for the older kids, unless they're into... Read more »

Published May 5, 2012

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New pedestrian tunnel open near UVU in Orem

University Parkway near I-15 moves nearly 70,000 cars a day, and for the thousands of pedestrians in the area, crossing the road can be difficult. Read more »

Published May 4, 2012

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Fresh food with a spin in Heber City

Heber City, nestled in Heber Valley, attracts many tourists. If you happen to be one of them, stop in at the Spin Cafe for fresh food (and gelato) with a twist. Read more »

Published May 2, 2012

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Driving on other side of road needn't be recipe for vehicular mayhem

I made a left turn out of London's Heathrow Airport, and suddenly out of nowhere came the gasp of air brakes. I felt a hard fist of fear in my stomach as I slammed on my own brakes and came bumper to bumper with a huge lorry. Read more »

Published April 28, 2012

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Show of blooms: Floriade world horticultural expo is a once-in-a-decade event

VENLO, Netherlands — The sun was shining, trees were budding and flowers were unfurling their brilliant petals a bit earlier than planned, thanks to an early Dutch spring and the hundreds of... Read more »

Published April 28, 2012

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Environmentalists: Utah road dispute costly

The Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance is expected to release maps showing the location of thousands of roads that Utah officials are trying to claim through a federal lawsuit. Read more »

Published April 24, 2012

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Biden in Everglades, touting restoration projects

Vice President Joe Biden has taken what he says was his first airboat ride, touring a swath of the Everglades while touting the benefits of a federally funded restoration project to restore the... Read more »

Published April 23, 2012

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Kaleidoscope of color as Netherlands tulips bloom

Bulb fields along the Dutch west coast have erupted into a kaleidoscope of color as tulips and other flowers burst into bloom. Read more »

Published April 23, 2012

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Starbucks to open on Disney properties

Starbucks is about to perk up "the happiest place on earth." Read more »

Published April 23, 2012

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New Orleans festivals booming as Jazz Fest starts

When Hurricane Katrina scattered New Orleans residents and its musicians across the country, many wondered if the best days of New Orleans music had drowned with the city. But if its music... Read more »

Published April 23, 2012

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MD gets bus rolling to revive Vegas Strip revelers

He had a Las Vegas wedding to attend, but Bryan Dalia was hung over from some marathon partying the night before. Read more »

Published April 23, 2012

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A week on an archaeological dig in Israel is a messy but interesting Biblical lesson

I'm in Israel for a week-long archaeological dig — not your regular vacation, but one that brought fulfillment and surprisingly more rest than I've gotten sitting on the beach. Read more »

Published April 21, 2012

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Costa Concordia to be salvaged in 1 piece

Salvage work to remove the capsized Costa Concordia cruise ship from its rocky perch off Tuscany, where 32 people died, will begin early next month and is expected to take a year, the Italian owner... Read more »

Published April 21, 2012

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