Seeing America Archives - Page 23 of 43

Monument pays homage to Goldwater

July 7, 2012 Todd DeFeo

In 2004, Paradise Valley, Barry Goldwater’s hometown, unveiled a statue of its most famous resident.

Survey: Travelers left behind more than 8,000 mobile devices at top U.S. airports

July 5, 2012 The Travel Trolley

In the last year, travelers left behind more than 8,000 mobile devices at seven of the largest airports in the country.

AP: JetBlue pilot found not guilty by reason of insanity

July 3, 2012 The Travel Trolley

A federal judge in Amarillo, Texas, on Tuesday found a JetBlue Airways pilot who left the cockpit mid-flight after telling his colleagues “things just don’t matter” not guilty by reason of insanity, The Associated Press reported.

July 4 a dangerous holiday for red-light running

July 3, 2012 The Travel Trolley

The Fourth of July travel period is the riskiest holiday travel period of the year for red-light running in many states.

Southwest moving forward with plans for international service at Hobby

June 9, 2012 The Travel Trolley

In an overwhelming vote of 16-1, Mayor Annise Parker and Houston City Council recently approved Southwest Airlines’ plans for international service at Hobby Airport.

Johnson Space Center preparing ‘shuttle’ for new exhibit

June 9, 2012 Todd DeFeo

The NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center (JSC) is preparing Space Shuttle Explorer, a replica that for years greeted visitors to Kennedy Space Center in Florida, to serve as its newest attraction.

For Memorial Day, try these Georgia parks

May 24, 2012 The Travel Trolley

Memorial Day is the perfect time to visit a state park with a unique connection to Georgia’s history.

Breaking down the ‘Town Too Tough to Die’

May 12, 2012 Todd DeFeo

“The Town Too Tough to Die” is best known for the events of Oct. 28, 1881, when Wyatt Earp, his brothers and Doc Holliday gunned down three cowboys in what is remembered as the “Gunfight at the OK Corral.”

Five Southeastern destinations to visit this summer

May 10, 2012 The Travel Trolley

With the summer travel season in full swing, there’s no time like the present to head out of Dodge (proverbially speaking) and check out any number of Southeastern destinations.

Former mining town finds new lease on life

May 8, 2012 Todd DeFeo

After a quick drive through town, it’s hard to believe that this was once one of Arizona’s largest cities.