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Are tourists fleeing Disney parks?

June 2, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

The number of visitors to Walt Disney World in Florida and the Disneyland Resort in California decreased in 2016, according to a new report.

The incredible view the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway offers

February 15, 2017 Todd DeFeo

In talking about the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, it’s difficult to know where to begin. Should the conversation start off with a discussion of the incredible view the tramway affords riders? Or, should the focus be on the engineering marvel that the tramway is?

With more visitors to Joshua Tree National Park comes concerns from park leaders

January 20, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

More than 2.5 million people visited Joshua Tree National Park last year, an increase of more than 500,000 from 2015, park officials said.

George Lucas picks Los Angeles for new museum

January 10, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

Filmmaker George Lucas has picked Los Angeles for the site of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art.

Rethinking Richard Nixon at his newly refurbished presidential library

December 29, 2016 Todd DeFeo

People who think the Richard Nixon legacy begins and ends with Watergate are primed to miss so much of the 37th president’s legacy.

San Francisco’s cable cars an instantly recognizable symbol of city

March 21, 2016 Todd DeFeo

Cable cars are one of the most instantly recognizable symbols of San Francisco — and a quintessential attraction for tourists visiting the city.

Study: Atlanta best cold destination for winter travel, Las Vegas best warm destination

October 19, 2015 The Travel Trolley

Atlanta is the best cold destination for winter travel, according to a new study from WalletHub.

One Killed in Los Angeles Airport Shooting

November 1, 2013 Voice of America

A man with a semi-automatic rifle opened fire Friday at Los Angeles International Airport, killing one U.S. Transportation Security Administration officer and wounding at least three others.

Third Person Dies From San Francisco Plane Crash

July 13, 2013 Voice of America

Doctors at San Francisco General Hospital say a third person has died from injuries sustained in the crash of an Asiana Airlines jet at the city’s airport.

Airline crashes: Afraid to fly? You’re not alone

July 9, 2013 Todd DeFeo

A pair of fatal air crashes in recent days will do little to help people who fear flying, or may be on the fence about flying, from taking to the skies for their next trip.