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AIR AND SPACE March 21, 2018

Top destinations for science geeks

Lovers of science, listen up: If you鈥檙e tired with the same hum-drum science museums filled with dusty models of the planets and boring films of volcanos on a continuous loop, there are a host of amazing places were you can see 鈥搖p close --wondrous natural and scientific discoveries sure to spark the Einstein in you. Quench your thirst for all things scientific with a trip to one (or all) of these fascinating and noteworthy destinations.聽聽聽聽

Seattle March 21, 2018

See and sail affordable, authentic Alaska

Over a million visitors will view Alaska鈥檚 spectacular Inside Passage this year, and the vast majority will do so from a cruise ship. Yet very few of these folks will spend quality time exploring Alaska鈥檚 wonderful coastal communities or get a glimpse of authentic local life. For an alternative to an Alaskan cruise, consider exploring the 49th state as Alaskans do鈥攂y state-run ferry. Serving travelers for 50 years, the 鈥渂lue canoes鈥� of the Alaska Marine Highway System provide a vital link to rural towns, sailing along 3,500 miles of coastline between Washington State and the Aleutian Islands. Ferries aren鈥檛 as fancy as cruise ships, of course. Most of them operate a small cafeteria-style restaurant; larger vessels, like the Columbia, also offer staterooms and dining rooms serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Still, it鈥檚 a good idea to pack extra food, drinks, games, and movies, and remember that wi-fi will be spotty at best. Yet what ferries lack in creature comforts, they more than make up for in value. After all, AMHS vessels offer multiple decks for viewing the same wildlife, glaciers, and rugged Alaska shoreline cruise passengers pay top dollar to see. Families have plenty of options when it comes to seeing Alaska by ferry. Here are three routes with definite kid appeal:

Hotels March 21, 2018

Top 4 railway-themed hotels

Hop aboard one of these railway station-turned-lodgings to celebrate National Train Day.

Budget Travel March 21, 2018

13 beautiful natural swimming holes around the U.S.

It's almost summer, and we'll bet you want to go swimming. Lucky you, we found natural spots鈥攇entle waterfalls, deep swimming holes, lazy rivers鈥攚here you can relax with a dip.

Hotels March 21, 2018

8 funky father鈥檚 day getaways

This Father鈥檚 Day, show your appreciation for dad by treating him to a stress-free getaway. From baseball outings to relaxing spa treatments, these eight hotel packages are sure to bring a smile to dad鈥檚 face.

Travel Gear March 21, 2018

10 most iconic places to photograph

Recently I was asked if I could name a 鈥渂ucket list鈥� of iconic places in the world for photographers. It didn鈥檛 take long. Certain places attract photographers like magnets attract iron filings; we are drawn to them without quite knowing why. Nor do we absolutely have to know. For some of us it will simply be the joy of collecting the trophy pictures we鈥檝e always wanted to take. But for others, myself included, the exercise has something more to do with understanding both ourselves and the world. Here is my list (not terribly original, I鈥檒l admit), with my reflections on why these places are iconic to me. I鈥檓 absolutely sure that everyone will have a different top ten. But just as going there and taking the pictures was a deeply rich experience, so too is the simple act of asking which ones鈥攁nd why?

Celebrations March 21, 2018

Top 10 Father's Day gifts

While most dads are relatively low maintenance, they still like to feel appreciated and loved by their children (although they may be too macho to admit it). Our Father's Day gift guide can help you show your love. Whether pops likes to rock out, work out or cook out, our Father's Day gift list has something that will make his day.

Theme Parks March 21, 2018

World's craziest water slides

These crazy water slides will send you free-falling into swimming pools, spinning in circles, and hitting speeds as high as 65 miles per hour.

Theme Parks March 21, 2018

8 new must-try roller coasters of 2013

As amusement parks open for the season, many of them are debuting highly anticipated roller coasters. This summer, whether you鈥檙e a roller coaster fanatic or a novice along for the ride, expect thrills and chills as you spin, twist and dive on some of the wildest new coasters of 2013.聽

Curriculum March 21, 2018

6 best travel books of spring

A bushel of books have sprouted to inspire a bout of warm-weather wanderlust. There鈥檚 something here for fans of every genre: memoir, fiction, adventure, natural history, history, even poetry. But what binds each of these books together is a compelling tale and a great sense of place.

North America March 21, 2018

10 famous American landmarks while they were still under construction

It is natural to assume that America鈥檚 landmarks have always been a part of our national fabric. It鈥檚 hard to imagine the National Mall without the Washington Monument or Mount Rushmore without, well, Mount Rushmore. But a look back into the archives at the Library of Congress shows the 鈥渋n progress鈥� stages of some of the nation鈥檚 most treasured sites. Whether it鈥檚 a scaffolding hanging off the White House or two hunks of steel in place of the St. Louis Arch, these photographs paint a picture of a country in the process of making its own history. 聽