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Nevada’s only national park holds wealth of scenic wonders

Great Basin National Park in eastern Nevada boasts the state’s only glacier, a subterranean wonderland in Lehman Caves, some of the world’s oldest trees, nearly 50 miles of fishing streams, 60 miles of hiking trails, and dazzling nights beneath some of the nation’s darkest skies.

6 new thrill rides worth the trip — VIDEO

There are at least 16 new roller coasters across the country that have opened or are about to open this summer. Here are six totally worth the trip.

5 ways to travel smarter this summer

No matter where you’re going this summer, there are some easy things you can do before you leave to make your vacation less stressful. Here are a few to get you started:

Uber-like apps in the works for cheaper flights on private jets

In the wake of Uber’s shake-up of the taxi market and AirBnB’s impact on accommodations, that most exclusive industry of all, executive aviation, could soon be disrupted in the same way.

 
Carry-on baggage standard suggestions could end overhead bin battles

Air travelers are all too familiar with carry-on bag anxiety: the feeling sparked by last-minute and sometimes seemingly arbitrary decisions that a piece of luggage is too large to fit in the overhead bin.

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12 ways to see the world for (practically) free

How can you make your dreams of seeing the world happen while also advancing your career and keeping your budget intact? We’ve rounded up 12 resources and organizations that can help millennials see the world for cheap — or even at a profit.

Nevada festivals celebrate Basque heritage

Nevada Basques annually honor their heritage during two summer festivals. The two-day Winnemucca Basque Festival gets underway Saturday at the convention center.

Get your ‘architecture porn’ fix with these 10 Airbnb rentals

How often have you seen an artfully conceived home and wondered what it would be like to live there, if even for a night? Here are 10 such dwellings available for rent on Airbnb where you can do just that.

9 sights to see on a Route 66 road trip through Arizona

For many Americans, Route 66 evokes the nostalgic feelings of simpler times, mom and pop shops and early American transportation. Today, Arizona’s stretch of Route 66 is peppered with all the charm and whimsy of the earlier 20th century, including diners, ghost towns and ruins of both early car culture and Native American history.

Pahranagat Valley waters continue to attract visitors

A lush oasis where the Great Basin and Mojave Desert intersect, Pahranagat Valley in southern Lincoln County offers glimpses of a long and varied history.

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