The Australian state of Queensland will open its borders to international travellers from 1 a.m. on Saturday as it is due to reach a vaccination rate milestone of 90 percent in the coming days. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said she convened a meeting of the state’s COVID-19 task force where they decided to “set a firm…
Canada Advises Against Non Essential Travel to Ukraine, Cites Russian Aggression
OTTAWA—Canada is advising residents against taking non-essential trips to Ukraine because of the buildup of Russian troops near the country’s border. The change in risk level comes amid fears of a Russian invasion. Ottawa says Russia’s military presence has been increasing since last fall and advises Canadians who are there for non-essential purposes to consider…
Ponies, Oysters, and Birds on Chincoteague Island
Mention Chincoteague Island, Virginia, and you’re likely to be asked, “Isn’t that the place where those ponies are?” The answer is yes. The narrow spit of land and nearby Assateague Island became famous as home to a herd of wild ponies in 1947, when the popular children’s book “Misty of Chincoteague” was published. A 1961…
Rough It in Style: The Fun of Glamping
The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting isolation caused by air travel and hotel and resort disruptions have led many to look outdoors for a way to spend quality time with friends and family. As a result, camping has never been more popular in the United States, with the sales of RVs and camping gear soaring and…
Science Mixes With History at New Mexico’s Valley of Fires
On a recent RV trip across the United States, we discovered places which we had never heard of that turned out to be real finds. Valley of Fires Recreation Area is part of the Bureau of Land Management—protected areas where ranchers are allowed to graze their animals and people are allowed to hunt, fish, camp,…
Discover Dynamic Eau Claire
Chances are if you don’t have relatives to visit, a child in college or business to transact in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, you may have completely overlooked it as a travel possibility. If that’s the case, you’ve missed an important slice of Americana and a mid-size city in the throes of a renaissance. The next time…
New Mexico’s Three Rivers Petroglyph Site Opens a Door to the Past
Driving our RV from home in South Carolina to see our family in Los Angeles, California, is an ambitious trip. But spending as much time outdoors as possible and avoiding crowds is easy in most campgrounds, and RV travel and tent camping has increased 1,000% in the last year. We chose to avoid major Interstate…
Winter Storm Snarls Travel, Forces Tough Choices for Schools
BOSTON—A winter storm that had already blanketed parts of the South in snow moved into the Northeast on Friday, snarling air travel, crushing morning commutes and delivering a dilemma to school districts that had been trying to keep children in classes during a surge in COVID-19 cases. Schools in Boston closed, and Providence, Rhode Island,…
Small Utah Resort Offers Big Family Fun
For learning how to snowboard and ski, Snowbasin is the perfect resort to make winter-sports lovers out of your whole family. Nestled behind Mount Ogden in Utah, it is easily accessible from both Ogden and Salt Lake City. From their single-day lessons to their three-year Learn & Earn program, Snowbasin offers award-winning programs for all…
Find Much More Than Shopping at These Malls
Every member of the Taylor family found something of interest and entertainment. Dad Bob tried his hand at the miniature golf course and checked his accuracy throwing an axe at a target. His wife, Evelyn, searched for the bald eagles that like to hang out along the nearby lake, then took in a show at…
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