Nude runs, acupuncture as sculpture, Portland offers high weirdness

Nude runs, acupuncture as sculpture, Portland offers high weirdness

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Acupuncture is not just for people. It's also for cities - if the city is Portland.

Oregon's Portland makes for a relaxed and perfect day-trip destination

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Some cities are hard for the casual visitor to handle. Traffic, confusing maps, far-flung attractions, and too many chain stores can make the tourist's quest for a hassle-free yet authentic connection to the local vibe all but impossible.

Try a country getaway in West Virginia's scenic, historic Eastern Panhandle

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It's time to get out of the city and head for the hills, especially if the hills are in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, a corner of the world that's been attracting visitors since Colonial times and native Americans before then. And it's to get to from the major metropolises of the Mid Atlantic region.

Resort in Bahamas releases giant manta ray into Atlantic Ocean

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A 450-kilogram manta ray is back in the Atlantic Ocean after spending three years as a research subject and tourist attraction at a resort in the Bahamas.

200 Canadian canoeists to honour explorer David Thompson in epic paddle

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A Toronto man is pushing off on a voyage of discovery with 200 other people to honour the explorer David Thompson and re-enact his epic 1808 canoe trek along the rivers of Western Canada to the Great Lakes.
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City family finds a little outdoor fun with Oregon adventures

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It was a good thing nobody warned me about all those hills and the cars zooming by.

Oregon coast is wild, affordable, uncrowded, and doable by car

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Oregon's coast is still wild enough to be a windy wonder, tame enough for the squeamish, surprisingly affordable and uncrowded - yet diverse enough to please at least someone in the car most of the time.

Top three U.S. air carriers boost fuel charge by $20 round trip

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The three biggest U.S. air carriers said Thursday they have again raised ticket prices, this time by US$20 round trip, to recoup rapidly rising fuel costs.

Land protected across from Mount Vernon

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The view across the Potomac from George Washington's Mount Vernon estate will remain pristine, as it was more than 200 years ago, thanks in part to a purchase of 25 hectares by the National Park Service on the banks of the river.

Illinois wildlife park celebrates 30 years

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A wildlife park in central Illinois began its 30th anniversary celebration with help from Animal Planet TV host Jeff Corwin.

AP Interview: Amusement park CEO expects good summer

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Amusement parks and water parks aren't likely to see a drop off in visitors this summer despite surging gas prices and the struggling economy, the head of North America's third-largest park operator says.

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Oregon's Portland makes for a relaxed and perfect day-trip destination City family finds a little outdoor fun with Oregon adventures Oregon coast is wild, affordable, uncrowded, and doable by car Culloden battlefield a grim reminder of inhumanity of war Gardens and tea rank high on the agenda for a trip to Vancouver Island Bits of Chicago's historic Pullman district get facelift after fire Branson sticks to tried-and-true to beat those recession blues Montenegro touts its 'Wild Beauty' but act fast, wilderness vanishing New map promotes Appalachian attractions for those travelling by car

EU says consumers being ripped off by travel, airline websites

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An EU review of airline and other travel websites has found that one in three consumers is being ripped-off due to misleading ads.

Culloden battlefield a grim reminder of inhumanity of war

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Some of the world's greatest battlefields are overgrown, their secrets and stories lost to the passage of time. Others are full of monuments that literally obscure the past. Then there is Culloden, the brutal conflict Scotland will never forget.

Melon seed-spitting contest saved in Wis. town

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The watermelon seeds will fly again in Pardeeville.

Plans to expand Alabama's Barber Motorsports Park

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George Barber said he plans to nearly double the size of his motorcycle museum and add a motocross track at Barber Motorsports Park, which was built with $70 million of his own money, according to the Birmingham News.

Mark Twain sites open and safe in Hannibal, Mo.

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Historic sites in Mark Twain's hometown are open and safe despite reports of some flooding.

Line-jump dispute at Disney results in jail for one mom

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A mother convicted of beating another woman at Walt Disney World for allegedly cutting in line has been sentenced to 90 days in jail.

Skeleton of famed Okefenokee gator Oscar to go on display

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The most famous resident of Okefenokee Swamp Park - an alligator that attracted the stares of tourists for decades - will soon be immortalized nearly a year after his death.

Madame Tussauds cuts ticket prices, citing economy

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One of Washington's new high-priced museums is lowering its admission fee in response to the economic slowdown.

Gardens and tea rank high on the agenda for a trip to Vancouver Island

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My vacation itineraries are usually determined by the fact that I am a lone woman travelling with three guys: my husband and two sons. If I want their company, then cooking classes, spas and quilt shows are out.

Trinity, Quidi Vidi, Ferryland among Nfld.'s most picturesque villages

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Trinity is known as a "famously picturesque village" that takes pride in its history, but the entertainment scene is also a draw for tourists, according to the new guidebook "Frommer's Newfoundland & Labrador."

Point Pelee, Kluane Lake listed among top Cdn beach settings

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The beach at the southernmost tip of mainland Canada is fit for the birds - and birdwatchers too.

Motor coaches can help travellers reduce ecological footprint, says industry

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Canadian motor coach operators are looking to boost their appeal by highlighting the environmental advantages of bus travel.

Gasoline-saving tips

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With the price of gasoline heading higher, here are some ways to conserve precious fuel.

Pack a lot of sights into a road trip through the heart of Arizona

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Itching for a road trip but worried about the price of gas? Then choose a relatively short route that packs a lot of sightseeing into your enjoyment of the open road.
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