August 2012 - Page 3 of 3 - Sightseers' Delight

Native American earthworks ‘an archaeological treasure that goes largely unrecognized’

August 8, 2012 NewsUSA

Most Americans believe that before Europeans settled the New World, the continents were largely uninhabited. But when Columbus arrived in the Americas in 1492 there were at least 56 million people living here.

Avoid cozying up to bed bugs

August 8, 2012 NewsUSA

Bed bugs are a year-round problem, but if you’re gearing up for travel or vacation — you may be at an increased risk of bringing these most unwanted souvenirs home.

Survey: Boomers more likely to check out from work on vacation than millennials

August 8, 2012 The Travel Trolley

Baby boomers take their vacation time seriously while millennials are not able to completely disconnect from work on vacation.

Study: Tribal government gaming beneficial to California

August 8, 2012 The Travel Trolley

A new study commissioned by the California Nations Indian Gaming Association concluded that tribal government gaming generates important benefits across California’s economy.

Frontier Airlines to begin offering passenger service at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport

August 7, 2012 The Travel Trolley

Frontier Airlines will begin daily non-stop service between Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport and Denver International Airport, making it the third airline to offer regular service from Phoenix’s second airport.

Marking history in Hiroshima: First A-bomb dropped 67 years ago

August 6, 2012 Todd DeFeo

Approaching what was once the Hiroshima Prefecture Industrial Promotion Hall – today known as the A-Bomb Dome – on a rainy day is an eerie feeling.

Chattanooga Lookouts celebrate ‘Used Car Night’

August 5, 2012 Todd DeFeo

The Chattanooga Lookouts celebrated the 20th “Used Car Night,” giving away 11 used cars to fans.

Small in stature, ‘smallest church’ not lacking in character

August 2, 2012 Todd DeFeo

Christ Chapel in Memorial Park is remarkable not for its size, but because of its small stature.

Forty years later, 1972 Olympics recalled

August 2, 2012 Todd DeFeo

At first glance, the apartment building at 31 Connolly Strasse doesn’t stand out as particularly significant. That is, if one doesn’t know the history of what happened here.

Longer runway at Hartsfield opens for traffic

August 1, 2012 Todd DeFeo

A 500-foot runway extension opened last month at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.