The best sights are not always down here on Earth, reports Shannon Switzer.

Snow-capped peaks & rushing rivers await you at Kenai Peninsula, reports freelancer Jim Farber.

We've investigated the 5 best budget destinations for 2013. Read our list.

The battered city posts new visitor turnover record för 2012.

Mexico-US border again in focus as Washington ponders immigration reform.

As automatic budget cuts kicks in, national parks could close and fligths get canceled.

Your 2013 summer road trip may be the costliest yet – here are the cheapest states.

CARNIVAL CRUISE SHIP. Fire disabled the Carnival Triumph off Florida's coast – with no toilets working and 4,200 people onboard.

Despite bad weather, we manage to have 24 great hours in the District. Find out how we did.

As Florida longs days of shuttle flights long gone, Atlantis is set to arrive at Space Center in 2013.

EDITOR'S BLOG. In the midst of a long winter, that isn't over anytime soon, I'm heading to a warmer, nicer place — Florida. Follow my trip here!

  NORTHERN HEMISPHERE: SNOW CHAOS — From Sweden, Ukraine and Russia to the United States and Canada, weather forecasters are continuing to produce prognosis of mighty snowfalls and problems in traffic this week. All flights to and from Arlanda airport in Stockholm, Sweden, were canceled Wednesday...

EDITOR'S BLOG. 7 fun things we might end up doing in the Sunshine State.

U.S. ELECTION. Obama wins second term in the White House.

TRAIN TRAVELS. It's possible to see America without a car — here's how.

TV: How Sandy the Superstorm could hit twice.

TRAVEL WARNING: Increased risk after attacks, violence.

TRAVEL WARNING. Al-Qaeda calls for new attacks on western, US targets.

TRAVEL WARNING. Violence spreads beyond Mid-East as Muslims target United States for anti-Islam movie.

NATIONAL PARKS. 15 best places to experience nature.