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Administrator Power Travels to Morocco | U.S. Agency for International Development
Administrator Samantha Power travels to Morocco May 19-22 to underscore the United States’ commitment to deepening relations with one of its oldest friends. During her trip, Administrator Power meets with government officials, partner organizations, youth, and local communities. The Administrator highlights how USAID is partnering with local organizations in Morocco to advance locally led development…
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From Nome To Shishmaref: Trio Travels Across the Tundra
May 17, 2024 Ben Townsend, News Director Under the pale light of the Alaskan spring, three adventurers embarked on a long journey across the frozen tundra. Oliver Hoogendorn, Wilson Hoogendorn, and James Horner set out from Nome determined to walk to Shishmaref, over 100 miles to the north. Battling strong winds, freezing temperatures, and vast,…
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Record number of Arizonans expected to travel for Memorial Day
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — If you’re planning a road trip for Memorial Day, expect it to be busy! AAA reports that nearly 1 million Arizonans will be traveling, the highest number ever recorded. “If you’re traveling on Thursday or Friday before Memorial Day those are going to be the busiest days. So, you want to start…
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Plan ahead for Memorial Day travel starting now, experts say
A 6-month-old baby is undergoing surgery after being shot multiple times at a Surprise home, which later caught fire and was destroyed. It started when a man broke into the home near Loop 303 and Cactus Road and held a woman and the baby hostage. Later in the morning, police heard gunshots, so they went…
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Rosy U.S. summer travel forecast excludes Hawaii – Hawaii Tribune-Herald
U.S. Transportation Security Administration officials say they are preparing for the highest passenger volumes ever seen at airport security checkpoints nationwide during the peak summer travel season, which begins Memorial Day weekend and runs through Labor Day. The sunny summer travel forecast is not shared with Hawaii’s tourism industry. ADVERTISING On Thursday, TSA officials forecast…
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Alpena baseball travels to Comerica Park, experiencing the feeling of a Detroit Tiger
News Photo by Owen Kinzey Hunter Cohoon swings at a pitch on Friday during the Wildcats’ exhibition game against Chippewa Valley at Comerica Park in Detroit DETROIT — The Alpena High School baseball team (19-10, 5-3 BNC) experienced a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity on Friday, indulging in an exhibition game at Comerica Park, home of the Detroit…
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How to walk the Tour des Combins, the best long-distance hike in the Alps
This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). “We’ll never be as popular as the Tour du Mont Blanc, and we’d never expect to be,” says mountain instructor Melanie Müri, as steaming bowls of apple and celeriac soup are passed down the long, wooden table. “But there’s so much untapped potential in this landscape.”…
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Memorial Day Weekend ferry travel outlook
Washington ferries prepare for busy summer travel season If you’re planning on taking a Washington State Ferry this summer, plan ahead. <!–> WASHINGTON – The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) released its Memorial Day Weekend travel charts, noting when and where a higher volume of traffic is expected. Much like the highways, Washington State…
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Travel Advisory: I-25 closures planned for week of May 19
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has issued a travel advisory to let people know that several lane closures are planned on I-25 starting Sunday, May 19. These closures are part of two projects, one to increase the safety and efficiency of Interstate 25, and another project to widen South Academy Boulevard.…
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Worldwide travel alert issued ahead of Pride month by State Department
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — The United States Department of State has taken the unusual step of issuing a worldwide travel warning related to threats against LGBTQI+ persons. The warning advises U.S. citizens traveling overseas to “exercise increased caution.” The warning was issued “due to the potential for terrorist attacks, demonstrations, or violent actions against U.S.…