Did You Visit a U.S. National Park This Summer? We Want to Hear About It.
Budget and staffing cuts have left some national park sites struggling with routine maintenance and other challenges during their busiest season. Share your experience. Source link
Minimum retirement benefits when there’s no collective bargaining agreement

Dear PAO, I am 62 years old and I have worked for the same employer for the last 32 years. When I submitted my resignation letter last week, my employer informed me that I will not be receiving any retirement benefits because the company does not have an official retirement policy. Additionally, my contract does […]
Driving Cross Country? Here Are the Apps You Want.
On a road trip from New York to Los Angeles (and back), a writer found digital tools that helped her navigate and find a cornucopia of “weird attractions.” Source link
Chasing Solitude, and Dinosaurs, in Comanche National Grassland
The Comanche National Grassland rewards visitors with the chance to follow dinosaur tracks and feel the spine-tingling thrill of total solitude. Source link
TSA to End Shoe Removal Requirement at Airport Security Checkpoints
Most passengers had been required to remove their footwear at checkpoints since 2006, a policy later eased only for members of trusted traveler programs. Source link
How to Fly Long-Haul With a Baby
A little planning and a few handy tricks might make the daunting task less stressful. Source link
How to Have a Relaxed, Festive Vacation With a Baby in Tow
The co-founders of the outdoor goods brand ITA Leisure hosted an intimate gathering in the Caribbean with longtime friends and their young son. Source link
No senior citizen discount for travel tax

Dear PAO, My family traveled to Japan during the Holy Week. I was with my husband, our three-year-old daughter, and my parents, who are both senior citizens. Before our boarding passes were issued, the airline staff instructed me to pay the travel tax at a separate counter. I was shocked to learn that the total […]
A Georgian Feast Inspired by Niko Pirosmani’s Art
Rose Chalalai Singh traveled to Georgia to prepare a feast that called to mind the banquets depicted by Niko Pirosmani. Source link
How to Plan a Vacation With a Group (and Stay Friends)
An etiquette guide, with tips from seasoned trip organizers. Source link