16,000-year-old cave dwelling now easier visit for tourists

AKRON BEACON JOURNAL; AKRON, OH

AVELLA, Pa. _ Meadowcroft is a word very familiar to archaeologists and less to tourists. But that could be changing.

The world-famous Meadowcroft Rockshelter, a rock overhang southwest of Pittsburgh, has reshaped thought on what prehistoric people first came to North America and when.

Now the cave is striving to become a bigger tourist draw.

Improvements costing $1.3 million include a wooden roof that better protects the archaeological site and a wooden deck that improves accessibility for... Read more

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New boutique hotel caters to Harley riders, and business travelers

ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH

MILWAUKEE _ Tim Dixon wasn't quite sure what he wanted to do with a six-story 1907 red-brick warehouse after he bought it 2 { years ago.Harley-Davidson helped him make up his mind."Two weeks later, Harley announced its museum," said Brigette... Read more

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Miley Cyrus celebrates Sweet 16 at Disneyland

ASSOCIATED PRESS

ANAHEIM, Calif. - Miley Cyrus' 16th birthday party was more boisterous than sweet. Cyrus celebrated the hallmark birthday at an over-the-top Disneyland celebration Sunday - even though she doesn't... Read more

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First Come, First Served on Plane's Overhead Bins

DETROIT FREE PRESS

Dear Travel Diva: When you buy a plane ticket, is the space directly above your seat in overhead storage yours as part of your ticket? By the time I get on the plane, someone usually has put their... Read more

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The Resourceful Traveler

CHICAGO TRIBUNE

_"Traveling Solo" (GPP Travel/Globe Pequot, $17.95; ISBN: 978-0-7627-4793-1) Eleanor Berman knows what it's like to travel alone; she has done it often enough. In "Traveling Solo," she offers... Read more

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The road ends in Key West; the fun ends when you leave

LEXINGTON HERALD-LEADER; LEXINGTON, KY

KEY WEST, Fla. _ Imagine that Hieronymus Bosch and Federico Fellini got together with the express purpose of creating an island. The artist and the filmmaker _ both known for their bizarre flights of fantasy _ would probably have come up with... Read more

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Shawnee National Forest: Illinois at its wildest

CHICAGO TRIBUNE

CHICAGO _ You leave the traditional corn and soybean fields behind when you venture this far south in Illinois, and before you know it you might think you're out West or in the bayous of Louisiana.... Read more

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Stately face life for an old icon: The memorable Chamberlin Hotel is back in business

DAILY PRESS; NEWPORT NEWS, VA

FORT MONROE, Va. _ When the historic Chamberlin Hotel shut its doors in 2003, the future of the landmark Hampton Roads structure looked anything but certain.For nearly two years, its owners had... Read more

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Milwaukee raises a toast to the Hog with its new Harley-Davidson Museum

ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH

MILWAUKEE _ One of the first exhibits you see upon strolling into the new Harley-Davidson Museum is a bicycle-like frame, with white tires and an engine mounted low in the middle. The display... Read more

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Visit Edenton for its Southern heritage, charm and hospitality

DAILY PRESS; NEWPORT NEWS, VA

EDENTON, N.C. _ Quaint ... friendly ... charming. They are all words that suit the Southern hospitality you find along the streets of Edenton.Located on the Albemarle Sound's Edenton Bay, the... Read more

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Get Used to Flying the 'Unbundled' Skies

LOS ANGELES TIMES

The idea of paying a single, simple fare to fly on an airliner is becoming as quaint as stewardesses in short skirts. AMR Corp.'s American Airlines is about to accelerate the trend of breaking the... Read more

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Trips, Tips & Deals

CHICAGO TRIBUNE

FAMILY ADVENTURES, PERU TO ALASKA Since 2005, Adventures by Disney has led family trips in locations around the world. Among the 23 itineraries set for 2009 is "Sacred Valleys and Incan Cities,"... Read more

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Perks in Flight, on Ground

CHICAGO TRIBUNE

Convenience: At Priester Aviation, customers park in the hangar next to the jet they'll fly. Staffers wash and detail their cars while they're airborne. Security: There are no metal detectors,... Read more