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Which national parks are closest to Las Vegas?

Approximately 237 million people visited American national parks in 2020, representing a 28% year-over-year decrease attributed to the coronavirus pandemic. Stacker compiled a list of the closest national parks to Las Vegas.

Summer road trip? Better check myriad of quarantines

Families trying to squeeze in a summer vacation before school starts better do some homework on COVID-19 restrictions before loading up the minivan.

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Big Bear Lake offers escape from blistering desert summers

The Southern California resort town is a haven for off-road adventurers, hikers and mountain bikers as well as a prime destination for anglers, boaters and water skiers.

 
McCarran’s automated security system aims to process travelers faster

An automated security screening system was rolled out Thursday at McCarran International Airport, aimed at processing airline passengers 20 to 30 percent faster than the method currently practiced at most airports.

 
US travelers warned of threat of terrorist attacks in Europe this summer

The U.S. State Department warned Americans on Tuesday of the possible threat of terrorist attacks in Europe this summer, saying targets could include tourist sites, restaurants and large events such as the European Soccer Championship in France.

Texas’ Alamo to undergo ambitious renovation

The Alamo, the highly recognizable monument to Texas independence, will have its first major renovation in a century in a project overseen by a Philadelphia firm, officials said on Thursday.

Southwest Airlines offers customers points for a ride with Lyft

Ride-hailing company Lyft is partnering with Southwest Airlines, the largest commercial air passenger carrier at McCarran International Airport, in a promotion tied to the airline’s loyalty program.

7 of the most adventurous travel destinations for 2016

The world gets smaller every year, making its most scenic, previously off-limits spots more accessible than ever. From joining an Antarctica expedition with Conrad Anker to seeing polar bears in Norway, here are seven trips we’re excited about for the new year.