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'Destination QC' highlights Quad Cities’ $1.3 billion tourism impact

Environment

Extremely low Mississippi River levels just reemerged a 'once in a lifetime' tourist destination in Missouri for the third year in a row

Human-driven climate change, through the burning of fossil fuels like coal, oil, and gas, has made the once-rare event all too common.
Destinations

Dubuque airport forges new partnership to expand national destinations

Starting this Monday passengers flying out of Dubuque can land at Chicago's O'Hare International thanks to an agreement with Denver Air Connection.
Chuck's Big Adventure

Chuck's Big Adventure | Kentucky

Chuck will take us inside the National Corvette Museum and Bluegrass Hall of Fame, plus show us what he calls "the best kept secret east of the Mississippi."
Destinations

Breaking down what travelers should know ahead of Labor Day weekend

According to AAA travel is expected to rise 9% compared to last year on Labor Day weekend, but the best time to travel would be Thursday afternoon.
Nation World

Croatian art installation creates soothing sounds for thousands of visitors

The sea organ emits a series of chimes and tones that harmonize together. People who have visited this spot say it's like being in a meditative state.
Regional

Columbus Zoo's inaugural Lantern Festival underway

The Lantern Festival is held Thursday through Sunday from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. until Sept. 29. The event began on Aug. 1.
Regional

Mall of America opens 12 new stores

This lineup includes everything from a human claw machine — a Parisian-inspired crêperie-café, — to a live-action game show.
Olympics

Olympic mascot confuses visitors

To some visitors, the triangular Olympic mascot resembles the Eiffel Tower, a tongue or a “poop emoji.”
Destinations

Saylorville Lake is under some constraint due to high waters

Here's what you can and can't do at Saylorville Lake.
World

Citizens in Finland are opening the door to people seeking true happiness

People can travel to Finland for a five-day crash course on how to unlock their true happiness.
Destinations

Saving the Bank | Traveling overseas to Albania on a budget

One of the rising travel dupes is swapping a trip to Greece for Albania. From sandy beaches, clear waterways and historic landmarks Albania is full of destinations.