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Hot air balloons, carrying tourists, rise into the sky at sunrise in Cappadocia, central Turkey on Aug. 7, 2018. (Emrah Gurel/AP)

Rising with the sun over Cappadocia, a hot air balloon offers a meditative view of central Turkey’s ancient landscape

February 12, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Balloon rides are a modern attraction in a country that’s home to Europe’s largest city, Istanbul, with a history dating back 2,500 years.

Swimmers in La Parguera Bay, one of Puerto Rico's three bioluminescent bays. (Discover Puerto Rico)

Bioluminescent bays, where tiny organisms light up the water, add spark to any trip to Puerto Rico

August 28, 2024 at 5:19 p.m.

Puerto Rico's three bio bays, where microscopic organisms glow when they are agitated, draw many visitors for nighttime kayaking and swimming.

The Milwaukee Art Museum is located along Milwaukee’s Lake Michigan shoreline with over 30,000 works of art. (Nate Vomhof)

All eyes are on Milwaukee this summer. Here’s what to do beyond the Republican National Convention.

July 8, 2024 at 12:20 p.m.

The Republican National Convention in July is but one of the attractions drawing visitors to Wisconsin's largest city, where there's more than beer and cheese.

Along Sugar River, visitors can enjoy music, cocktails and scenic views.

Dairyland getaway: From tiny towns to new Art of Cheese fest, the best Wisconsin stops for cheese lovers

March 12, 2024 at 11:58 a.m.

Wisconsin is America's Dairyland. It has more dairy farms than any other state. It even says so on the license plates. Milk is the official state beverage (sorry, beer drinkers)....

Paradise, Michigan, is a great place to try out night sky photography. With some hands-on instruction, even novices can get shots like this showcasing the starry sky over waterfalls at Tahquamenon Falls State Park.

Stargazing in the Midwest doesn’t get any better than in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

November 5, 2021 at 1:21 p.m.

After a late night thrilling to the view of the Milky Way along the dark shores of Lake Superior, I climbed into bed prepared for a long sleep and a...

The Grandview area at the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve offers stunning views of the gorge and a variety of hiking options.

White-water rafting, adventure awaits at New River Gorge, the nation’s newest national park

July 15, 2021 at 5:00 a.m.

By the time our bus arrived at the put-in spot for my first white-water rafting trip, I was convinced the guide was speaking only to me when he advised there...

The Willow, named for an old deer blind, is a covered outdoor space with a kitchen, dining tables and room for relaxing at The Fields. It's where breakfast is served.

New glamping spot in Michigan brings luxury to a blueberry farm

September 19, 2019 at 5:48 p.m.

On a warm summer afternoon, a light breeze sweeps through the mesh screen on the side of my tent, ruffling the canvas roof and sending maple leaf shadows dancing above...

The Headlands International Dark Sky Park near Mackinaw City, Mich., has walking trails with exhibits like this one, explaining the mythology that surrounds Saturn.

Going dark: Stargazing destinations near and far lure ‘astro tourists’ to the night sky

August 23, 2019 at 4:57 p.m.

The night sky has become a tourist destination. But wait a minute. Can’t we see the night sky simply by stepping outside after dark and looking up? Well, yes. But...

Inspiring and one-of-a-kind: New memorial and museum in Columbus, Ohio, honors all veterans

August 23, 2019 at 4:48 p.m.

“Ever since I was a kid, I was dead set on getting into West Point. I was in the class of 2005. We are considered to be the class of...

Wolf's Ridge is one of several Columbus breweries that put a heavy emphasis on the food served in its dining room and taproom.

Wake up in a brewery at new beer hotel near Columbus, Ohio, where the suds scene is hopping

August 23, 2019 at 4:42 p.m.

There was nothing obviously out of the ordinary about the middle-aged man sitting near me in the hotel breakfast area, except for the beverages he chose to supplement his morning...

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