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How to stay healthy on a plane full of germs

During this time of the year, travel plans are on many of our calendars during the next few months and there is something that needs to be addressed in the planning process — GERMS!

Measles still a risk for travelers

Measles is still a risk for travelers, regardless of destination, and vaccination remains the best way to prevent it, according to travel health experts.

Oregon’s Crater Lake a unique natural wonder

A sparkling sapphire among the scenic jewels of the National Park Service, Crater Lake is unlike any other natural wonder in the country.

Plan well for Grand Canyon rim-to-rim hike

One of the epic adventures of the Southwest is hiking the Grand Canyon from rim to rim. This is a tough hike physically, and you’ll also need to get camping permits and arrange transportation, but the reward is one of the peak experiences of a lifetime.

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United Airlines pilot flushed bullets down plane’s toilet

A United Airlines pilot first threw live ammunition in the trash, then flushed it down a toilet on an international flight — an episode that spurred the involvement of German authorities and an investigation by the airline.

Uber-like apps in the works for cheaper flights on private jets

In the wake of Uber’s shake-up of the taxi market and AirBnB’s impact on accommodations, that most exclusive industry of all, executive aviation, could soon be disrupted in the same way.

Old West survivor Pioche had wicked reputation

Once a lawless boomtown, historic Pioche invites visitors to explore its colorful past. In its heyday, Pioche was home to about 10,000 residents, more than 10 times the number who call it home today.

Man’s epic China trek can continue after stolen bike recovered

Wang Pingan was nearing the end of his two-wheel trek that covered thousands of miles through every major province in China when he locked up his trusty mountain bike in Shenzhen. Within 10 minutes the thieves struck. But here’s where the story takes an unexpected turn.

Lincoln’s assassination: 150 years later — PHOTOS

The most famous of Abraham Lincoln locations, Washington’s Ford’s Theatre, is hosting a special exhibition, “Silent Witnesses: Artifacts of the Lincoln Assassination,” through May 25 to mark the 150th anniversary of his assassination.

Retrace historic footsteps along Old Spanish Trail

Travelers along some of Nevada’s major highways follow the historic footsteps of centuries-old trails. Head north into Utah on Interstate 15, or west into Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area and over the mountains into Pahrump Valley, and you retrace part of the Old Spanish Trail, the oldest transportation corridor in the state.

10 romantic destinations that aren’t Paris

Paris is romantic. Everybody knows that. But with Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we’ve put together a list of 10 little-known spots that are equally dreamy.

5 free things in the DC suburbs

In the past 20 years, the Maryland suburbs just outside Washington, D.C., have boomed, and that growth has been accompanied by development and tourism. Now when folks visit Washington, they may choose hotels in Silver Spring, Rockville or Bethesda — all connected to Washington by Metro.