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Family Ties: Jarrett, Petty enter NASCAR hall

Wed, 22 May 2013 19:51:33 -0400

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina - NASCAR honored members of its royal families with inductions into the Hall of Fame on Wednesday.

Cruise industry announces passenger bill of rights

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:37:44 -0400

NEW YORK - The cruise industry said Wednesday that it's adopting a passenger bill of rights that guarantees the "safety, comfort and care" of guests.

Dallas exhibit reunites art JFK saw before death

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:13:22 -0400

DALLAS - Artist Jack Zajac said learning earlier this year that his bronze sculpture was among the last works of art ever seen by President John F. Kennedy left him feeling "reverential."

NM students could win prizes for reading books

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:12:07 -0400

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico - New Mexico children could win a trip to Disney's Animal Kingdom or ride in a hot air balloon with Gov. Susana Martinez under a program that state officials hope will encourage students to read when they aren't in school.

Vets get into Milwaukee Art Museum free all summer

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:03:20 -0400

MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee Art Museum is offering free admission to veterans and active military members all summer starting on Memorial Day.

Lunch tours offer different way to see Carroll

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:40:24 -0400

TANEYTOWN, Maryland - To lifetime Carroll County residents, the history of the area may be something they take for granted. But to those just moving here or in surrounding counties, it might be interesting to learn that all of Uniontown is on the historic registry and that to drive through it used to cost 3 cents in the 18th century.

Smithsonian firearms on display at Cody museum

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:50:44 -0400

CODY, Wyoming - In 1803, the U.S. frigate Philadelphia sparked a major international incident when it ran aground in Tripoli harbor.

AAA: About 1.1M in Michigan plan holiday travel

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:44:17 -0400

DEARBORN, Michigan - AAA Michigan says about 1.1 million residents of the state will travel 50 miles or more on vacation during the upcoming Memorial Day weekend.

Fewer Virginians expected to travel during holiday

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:22:32 -0400

RICHMOND, Virginia - Fewer Virginians are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home during the Memorial Day weekend.

State Penitentiary Museum set to open next week

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:05:46 -0400

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri - Visitors to Jefferson City will be able to get a glimpse of life at the Missouri State Penitentiary at a new museum.

Gulfport council to consider new museum

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:32:14 -0400

GULFPORT, Mississippi - The Historical Society of Gulfport hopes to open a museum in the reconstructed Mississippi City Courthouse on Courthouse Road, along with a visitor center that would be run in cooperation with local chambers of commerce.

Vets get into Milwaukee Art Museum free all summer

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:11:34 -0400

MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee Art Museum is offering free admission to veterans and active military members all summer starting on Memorial Day.

Muppets creator's items head to NYC museum

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:45:11 -0400

NEW YORK - The Muppets are getting a new home in a Queens museum with a permanent exhibit the city hopes will persuade more tourists to venture beyond Manhattan.

Muppets creator Henson's items head to NYC museum

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:14:08 -0400

NEW YORK - The Muppets may have taken Manhattan, but they're getting a spiffy new home in Queens.

Utah Gov. Herbert rails against US Land management

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:43:03 -0400

WASHINGTON - Utah Gov. Gary Herbert told a congressional subcommittee on Tuesday his state does a better job than U.S. land managers and has a bigger stake than the bureaucrats in protecting the natural resources and rugged beauty that drives Utah's outdoor recreation and tourism industry.

Malloy lauds tourism promo at Hartford conference

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:14:35 -0400

HARTFORD, Connecticut - Connecticut's "Still Revolutionary" tourism marketing campaign is succeeding and deserves continued funding, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy said Tuesday.

Appeals court won't block Yellowstone bison hazing

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:16:10 -0400

HELENA, Montana - A federal appeals court denied a request to block the use of a helicopter to haze wild bison as officials in southwestern Montana wrapped up the annual drive of the animals back into Yellowstone National Park.

V-2 rocket on display at Everett aviation museum

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:36:14 -0400

EVERETT, Washington - Had World War II not ended when it did, Nazi Germany likely would have sent more V-2 rockets hurtling toward potential victims.

Muppets creator's items head to NY museum

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:29:55 -0400

NEW YORK - The Muppets may have taken Manhattan, but they're getting a spiffy new home in Queens.

NH officials predict visitor and spending increase

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:10:22 -0400

CONCORD, New Hampshire - New Hampshire tourism officials are predicting an increase in visitors and spending this Memorial Day weekend, though the outlook is not as optimistic as it was last year.

Jersey shore readies for 1st post-Sandy summer

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:15:15 -0400

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, New Jersey - The boardwalks are back, and so are most of the beaches, even if some are a little thinner this year.

2 downtown museums lowering rates for LR Riverfest

Tue, 21 May 2013 03:36:08 -0400

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas - Two museums in downtown Little Rock are lowering their admission rates during this year's Riverfest.

Report: NPS hantavirus response followed policy

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:13:16 -0400

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, California - Federal investigators probing the hantavirus outbreak blamed for three deaths at Yosemite National Park recommended on Monday that design changes to tent cabins and other privately run lodging first be reviewed by National Park Service officials.

Montana man dies in Yosemite climbing accident

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:43:15 -0400

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, California - A Montana man died in a rock climbing accident as he tried to climb to the top of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, authorities said.

Poll: Sandy won't alter Jersey Shore travel plans

Mon, 20 May 2013 20:26:41 -0400

TRENTON, New Jersey - A new survey finds Superstorm Sandy has not altered the travel plans of most regular visitors to the Jersey Shore.