http://www.examiner.com/x-4715-North-American-Travel-Examiner?cid=exrss-North-American-Travel-Examiner en-us Wed, 30 Dec 2009 02:19:28 -0700 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:04:52 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-4715-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d29-Great-North-American-road-trips-from-2009?cid=exrss-North-American-Travel-Examiner This section of Colorado's "Million Dollar Highway" is one of many places to enjoy a North American road trip. As 2009 draws to a close, it’s a good time to look back on travel stories from the past year. One of my most popu... 'best of' lists road trips Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:04:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4715-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d29-Great-North-American-road-trips-from-2009?cid=exrss-North-American-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4715-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d22-From-Toronto-to-Hollywood-Christmas-is-also-the-season-for-parades?cid=exrss-North-American-Travel-Examiner   The Santa Claus Parade in Toronto.The Christmas season is a popular time of year for many reasons, from religious observances to family reunions, and from gift exchanges to school vacations. It's not popularly thought of as a big season f... festivals & events 'best of' lists Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:39:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4715-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d22-From-Toronto-to-Hollywood-Christmas-is-also-the-season-for-parades?cid=exrss-North-American-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4715-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d16-Relive-the-Wright-brothers-first-flight-at-these-historic-sites?cid=exrss-North-American-Travel-Examiner   The Wright brothers' first flight.Thursday is the 106th anniversary of the Wright brothers’ historic first airplane flight, which took place December 17, 1903 at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. It’s a nice opportunity to commemora... historic homes air and space Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:01:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4715-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d16-Relive-the-Wright-brothers-first-flight-at-these-historic-sites?cid=exrss-North-American-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4715-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d9-Stargazing-the-Southwest?cid=exrss-North-American-Travel-Examiner    A nighttime view of the stars.It's one of the most sublime sights in nature: a dark sky filled with thousands of glittering stars. Our ancestors were well acquainted with this spectacle, and they could even gaze up most nights to se... national parks desert outdoor recreation science & inventions road trips natural wonders air and space Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:34:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4715-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m12d9-Stargazing-the-Southwest?cid=exrss-North-American-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4715-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d27-American-Badlands-Photos-from-South-Dakota-and-Arizona?cid=exrss-North-American-Travel-Examiner A view of Arizona'a Painted Desert.     Photo by Bob Riel.A badlands region can provide some spectacular landscape viewing. These are typically located in an arid area where colorful soils have been eroded by wind or water. M... national parks desert photo essays natural wonders Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:08:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4715-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d27-American-Badlands-Photos-from-South-Dakota-and-Arizona?cid=exrss-North-American-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4715-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Do-your-hiking-in-the-city-on-these-urban-walking-trails?cid=exrss-North-American-Travel-Examiner   Some of the 58 miles of trails in Central Park.There is no shortage of great hiking trails in North America, from day strolls along coastlines to extended treks through mountain paths. But what many people don’t consider are the equ... outdoor recreation 'best of' lists urban experiences Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:04:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4715-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Do-your-hiking-in-the-city-on-these-urban-walking-trails?cid=exrss-North-American-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4715-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Beyond-the-miniseries-Discover-John-Adams-at-these-historic-sites?cid=exrss-North-American-Travel-Examiner   President John Adams.John Adams, who recently had a bestselling biography about him turned into a popular miniseries, was one of the most prominent figures in the country during the revolutionary era. He signed the Declaration of Independence,... historic homes presidents & politics Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:14:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4715-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Beyond-the-miniseries-Discover-John-Adams-at-these-historic-sites?cid=exrss-North-American-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4715-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d7-Bookstores-can-also-be-travel-destinations--especially-on-Book-Lovers-Day?cid=exrss-North-American-Travel-Examiner  Seattle's Elliott Bay Book Company.Did you know there is a national Book Lover's Day? Well, it may be more accurate to say there are two such days since some people celebrate it on August 9 and others do so on the first Saturday in November (wh... literary tourism 'best of' lists urban experiences books Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:39:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4715-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d7-Bookstores-can-also-be-travel-destinations--especially-on-Book-Lovers-Day?cid=exrss-North-American-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4715-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Halloween-attractions-for-everyone-to-enjoy?cid=exrss-North-American-Travel-Examiner    Jack-o-lanterns at Halloween.Halloween is a great time to be a kid. Costumes, trick-or-treating, hay rides, bonfires and pumpkin carving are staples of this annual celebration, which is believed to have originated as All Hallows Eve on t... festivals & events unique attractions Halloween Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:35:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4715-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Halloween-attractions-for-everyone-to-enjoy?cid=exrss-North-American-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4715-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Historic-sites-that-celebrate-the-life-of-Theodore-Roosevelt?cid=exrss-North-American-Travel-Examiner    Theodore Roosevelt.Theodore Roosevelt was one of the most fascinating men to serve as President of the United States. More than just a politician, he was a soldier, historian, hunter, explorer and outdoorsman. As president, he set aside ... national parks historic homes presidents & politics Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:34:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4715-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Historic-sites-that-celebrate-the-life-of-Theodore-Roosevelt?cid=exrss-North-American-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4715-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Travel-101-Where-are-all-of-the-sports-halls-of-Fame-in-the-United-States-part-two?cid=exrss-North-American-Travel-Examiner   College Football Hall of Fame in Indiana.Other articles in the series about sports Halls of Fame:- Halls of Fame for North America's major sports- 16 more sports Halls of Fame in the Eastern United States  Now that we've taken a look... sports Travel 101 Halls of Fame Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:53:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4715-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Travel-101-Where-are-all-of-the-sports-halls-of-Fame-in-the-United-States-part-two?cid=exrss-North-American-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4715-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d19-Travel-101-Where-are-all-of-the-sports-Halls-of-Fame-in-the-United-States?cid=exrss-North-American-Travel-Examiner   Swimming Hall of Fame in Florida.Other articles in the series about sports Halls of Fame:- Halls of Fame for North America's major sports- 13 more sports Halls of Fame in the Central and Western United States If you're a sports ... sports Travel 101 Halls of Fame Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:16:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4715-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d19-Travel-101-Where-are-all-of-the-sports-Halls-of-Fame-in-the-United-States?cid=exrss-North-American-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4715-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Fall-foliage-tour-through-quintessential-New-England?cid=exrss-North-American-Travel-Examiner   Fall foliage turns a beautiful shade of red.There are spectacular fall foliage drives in nearly every corner of North America, from North Carolina to Oregon and Nova Scotia to British Columbia. But the one destination that tends to be most ass... outdoor recreation The Great American Road Trip road trips natural wonders Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:40:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4715-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Fall-foliage-tour-through-quintessential-New-England?cid=exrss-North-American-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4715-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d10-How-Columbus-Day-is-celebrated-across-North-America?cid=exrss-North-American-Travel-Examiner   Christopher Columbus.Now that Leif Erikson Day has come and gone, it's time to focus on a more famous day dedicated to a another European explorer who helped to discover the New World. Columbus Day celebrates the 1492 arrival of Christoph... festivals & events Sat, 10 Oct 2009 16:59:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4715-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d10-How-Columbus-Day-is-celebrated-across-North-America?cid=exrss-North-American-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4715-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d8-Celebrate-Leif-Erikson-Day?cid=exrss-North-American-Travel-Examiner   Leif Erikson statue near Minnesota state capitol.Most people know that Columbus Day will be celebrated on Monday, October 12, but did you know that Friday, October 9 is Leif Erikson Day in the United States? Well, since we honor Colu... festivals & events World Heritage Sites Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:33:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4715-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d8-Celebrate-Leif-Erikson-Day?cid=exrss-North-American-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4715-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d4-Seven-spectacular-fall-foliage-drives?cid=exrss-North-American-Travel-Examiner   View from covered bridge of a Vermont lane in autumn.It's leaf-peeping season. The time when travelers begin dreaming of the red, yellow and orange palette of New England's maple trees or the golden tint of Colorado's aspens; when they pl... outdoor recreation 'best of' lists road trips Sun, 04 Oct 2009 15:56:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4715-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d4-Seven-spectacular-fall-foliage-drives?cid=exrss-North-American-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4715-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d30-A-road-trip-into-the-roots-of-American-music-part-two?cid=exrss-North-American-Travel-Examiner The Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland. (This is the second half of a two-part series. See part one of a road trip into the roots of American music.) Last week, I wrote about the first half of a road trip into the roots of Am... museums musical journeys The Great American Road Trip road trips Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:20:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4715-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d30-A-road-trip-into-the-roots-of-American-music-part-two?cid=exrss-North-American-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4715-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d24-A-road-trip-into-the-roots-of-American-music?cid=exrss-North-American-Travel-Examiner   Louis Armstrong was a New Orleans jazz pioneer.(This is the first half of a two-part series. See part two of a road trip into the roots of American music.)  A lot of amazing music was born in the United States, bu... museums historic homes musical journeys The Great American Road Trip road trips Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:21:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4715-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d24-A-road-trip-into-the-roots-of-American-music?cid=exrss-North-American-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4715-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d21-Travel-101-Where-are-the-Halls-of-Fame-for-North-Americas-major-sports?cid=exrss-North-American-Travel-Examiner    Babe Ruth's plaque in the Baseball Hall of Fame.Other articles in the series about sports Halls of Fame:- Halls of Fame for 16 other sports in the Eastern U.S.- Halls of Fame for 13 other sports in the Central and Western Unite... sports Travel 101 Halls of Fame Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:38:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4715-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d21-Travel-101-Where-are-the-Halls-of-Fame-for-North-Americas-major-sports?cid=exrss-North-American-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4715-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d16-Celebrate-Constitution-Day-at-Independence-Hall-and-other-sites-in-Philadelphia?cid=exrss-North-American-Travel-Examiner   Independence Hall.   Photo by Bob Riel.On September 17, 1787, delegates meeting at Independence Hall in Philadelphia signed a new U.S. Constitution. This occasion is now commemorated each year as Constitution Day. It is, therefore, a... national parks festivals & events presidents & politics urban experiences World Heritage Sites Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:56:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4715-North-American-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d16-Celebrate-Constitution-Day-at-Independence-Hall-and-other-sites-in-Philadelphia?cid=exrss-North-American-Travel-Examiner