You can follow the real Oregon Trail through western Nebraska — and you won't die of dysentery
Historic sites Chimney Rock and Scotts Bluff preserve the historic trail's distinctive landmarks in the Nebraska panhandle.
Why Taylors Falls is a quintessential Minnesota-Wisconsin day trip
On a summer visit, the St. Croix River village is full of old favorites and never-before-tried gems.
Nonstop flights from MSP to Paris during the Olympics are as low as 20,000 points
Air France and Delta losses are resulting in some slashed airfares and credit card point redemptions.
Eat & Drink
What is Duluth's superior beer? We rank the Twin Ports area's many breweries.
The nine most popular taprooms to visit include older favorites and popular newcomers.
Travel
Home swapping is the new Airbnb alternative
Also: Sleeping Bear Dunes in Michigan is a great Midwest beach; Barcelonans soak tourists with water guns.
Travel
Travel Troubleshooter: My flight to Buenos Aires was moved up nine hours, and now I can't take it
Customer asks Aerolineas Argentinas to cancel her ticket and issue a refund. Its response: silence.
Travel
Midwest Travel
Looking for a road trip? We have a section that highlights events and destinations within a day's drive.
Travel
Travel Troubleshooter: I got downgraded to economy on a flight to New Zealand, so do I get a refund?
After American Airlines downgrades Margarethe Hoenig on her flight, it promises her a partial refund. Then it says it can't.
Variety
Want to go paddling or tubing on a river this holiday weekend? Check the water levels
Many kayaking, canoeing and tubing outfitters are shut down because of flooding, but a few spots remain open for business.
Travel
Delta adds service from Minneapolis to laid-back Tulum, Mexico
Also: "The Bear" food tour of Chicago; tracking Airbnb vs. hotel prices in the Midwest.
Travel
Bison, prairie and small-town charm draw visitors to Blue Mounds and Luverne
Come for the bison herd at the state park. Stay for the bicycling, eats and nostalgia around nearby Luverne, Minn.
Travel
Travel Troubleshooter: Italian airline loses her luggage, but won't fully reimburse her shopping receipts
Jacqueline Bartolini spent $992 in Italy after an airline loses her luggage. It wants to reimburse her for just $733, but she wants the airline to cover everything.
Travel
A quicker way to renew your passport online
Also: "White Lotus" filming spurs another red-hot travel destination.
Business
Delta Air Lines adds routes to Aruba, St. Maarten from MSP
The Atlanta-based airline is also increasing its service from MSP to Grand Cayman and San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Travel
America's new tallest waterslide is in Wisconsin Dells. Here's what it's like to ride it.
The new Rise of Icarus in Wisconsin Dells towers at 145 feet. Here's how it compares with other tall slides in the Dells, the world and Minnesota.
The Good Life
MSP airport tips to make travel more efficient
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport offers options to make traveling easier.
The Good Life
Short on time? Have special requests? A travel agent may be just the ticket.
Despite the surge in travel websites, travel agents can help ensure smooth sailing.
Nation
Are planes safe right now? How to understand flight disruptions.
You should expect the unexpected while flying, but few disruptions should provoke serious concern, aviation experts say.
Variety
Travel for the 50-plus crowd: How to keep roaming as you age
Airports and airlines adapt to the changing needs of aging travelers with new services.
Travel
A ride down the tallest waterslide in America
Trying not to scream on the 145-foot-tall Rise of Icarus at Mt. Olympus in Wisconsin Dells.
The Good Life
Hit the road with a travel companion for hire
People are hiring personal assistants to accompany them on vacations and make sure things run smoothly.
The Good Life
Love animals? Consider a vacation with them.
Paying to participate in a "conservacation" project is an alternative to a week at the lake or the beach.
Travel
6 giant trolls are the stars of a free summer treasure hunt in northwestern Minnesota
An artist's zero-waste vision of the mythic creatures brings together a community in northwestern Minnesota.
Travel
The great Chicago debate: Should you go by plane, train or automobile?
The best way from the Twin Cities to the Windy City depends on factors like time, cost, convenience and environmental impact.
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