March 2013 - Sightseers' Delight

Hoover Dam is a one-of-a-kind experience

March 30, 2013 Todd DeFeo

Located roughly 35 miles east of Las Vegas, the Hoover Dam is an easy — and worthwhile — day trip from Sin City. A number of tour groups offer sightseeing excursions from Vegas hotels for those travelers who don’t have access to a vehicle.

History happened here: Alcatraz closed 50 years ago this month

March 26, 2013 Todd DeFeo

It’s hard to believe, but it’s been 50 years since the infamous Alcatraz closed as a federal prison.

Las Vegas museum tells of city’s history with nuclear testing

March 25, 2013 Todd DeFeo

Most retellings of Las Vegas’ history focus on the mob, casinos or the evolution of the neon sign.

Hundreds turn out for Southern Museum’s inaugural Museum Night

March 24, 2013 The Travel Trolley

The ominous threat of bad weather wasn’t enough to deter the more than 300 people who turned out to the Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History to help celebrate its 10th birthday.

FAA approves Boeing’s certification plan for redesigned 787 batteries

March 17, 2013 Todd DeFeo

Airlines could soon return Boeing 787 aircraft to commercial service, possibly within a matter of weeks, according to various published reports.

American Latino Museum proposed for National Mall in Washington

March 17, 2013 The Travel Trolley

A group of Congress members want to build a new museum on the National Mall dedicated to telling the story og the Latino community and their contributions to the country.

Chavez the latest former leader to go on display, maybe?

March 17, 2013 Todd DeFeo

The latest in macabre tourist attractions may have hit a snag this week.

TSA administrator: The individual is dangerous, not the object

March 16, 2013 Todd DeFeo

TSA Administrator John Pistole this week said he understands “concerns” raised by critics of a proposed policy to allow passengers to carry small knives on planes, but he is standing pat.

Unreleased Dylan demo to be released on Record Store Day

March 14, 2013 Todd DeFeo

A previously unreleased Bob Dylan demo recording will be released next month on Record Store Day, and the song is set to appear on a future collection of unreleased Dylan recordings.

Will new Pope connect with younger generation?

March 14, 2013 Todd DeFeo

Pope Francis I has a “good chance of appealing to younger generations of Catholics,” according to one expert.