Travel in state Montana

Scott Christensen was standing on a mountain looking down into Yellowstone National Park late last month when he spotted a fresh track from a grizzly bear in the mud, about two inches in front of his foot. He wasn’t scared, but rather relieved and gratified.

Travelers to Yellowstone National Park should expect more traffic jams this summer as crews work on a pair of major improvement projects in the popular park.

Outdoor enthusiasts looking to save on their next trip national park trip need to look no further.A new report from flight price tracking service Going reveals that some parks are cheaper to fly to than others due to their location and surrounding airports. The cheapest National Park to fly to is Indiana Dunes National Park, which has four nearby airports that travelers can choose to fly into, including Chicago O'Hare, Chicago Midway, and Indianas' South Bend Regional Airport, and Gary/Chicago International Airport.

The “Great North American Eclipse” is over—now prepare for the “Greatest American Eclipse.”

The totality of an eclipse is never long enough. My first total solar eclipse experience in 2017 made for the shortest two minutes of my life: the sun transforming into a blazing diamond ring, the beautiful delirium of darkness, that perfect circle in the sky. Before I knew it, the eclipse was over—and my friends and I were plotting how we could catch our next.

AirTags have proved to be helpful devices for recovering lost baggage, but what happens if the tracker falls out?

Did you see the total solar eclipse? Despite clouds in some regions, some sky-watchers in Mexico, the U.S. and Canada were able to get clear views of a totally eclipsed sun for as long as 4 minutes 28 seconds in what was the longest totality viewed from land since 2010—and the longest in the U.S. since 1806.

It’s being hailed as the “Great North American Eclipse.” The longest since 1806, in fact, the best since 2017 and the last until 2033 in Alaska, and 2044 in Montana and the Dakotas.

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The airline network planners closed out the first quarter of 2024 with a bang.

March has come and gone, and personally, I'm not sad to see it go. If you're a fan of winter (and perhaps a snowy winter vacation), you might be on the other side of the table, but I long all winter for the flowers of spring and the heat of summer.

Now that spring is finally here, let’s talk about summer—which is a fairly short season in Maine. For those dreaming of a getaway to Vacationland, now is the time to book. Here are five boutique hotels in coastal Maine to check out—and into—this summer.

Big Sky, Montana is the hottest ski resort in the nation right now. It’s in the midst of an unprecedented multi-decade infrastructure and improvement program that has given it the most advanced lift system in North America, new hotels, restaurants and enhancements everywhere you look. Its second home market has exploded, celebrities have flocked here, and it is interconnected with the nation’s most notable luxury private ski communities, the Yellowstone Club, Moonlight Basin and Spanish Peaks. Big Sky is the second largest resort in the country, has room to potentially expand further, and is famously uncrowded in an industry plagued by crowds and long lift lines. The first ever mountain resort from top-tier luxury brand One & Only is coming next year, along with one of the world’s most advanced lifts.

Growing up in a small town in Montana, I only hoped for a day I could hop on a plane and see some of the sights I'd read about in my favorite books.

JetBlue isn't the only airline making cuts at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): Delta Air Lines' hub at LAX will have three fewer routes later this year.

There's nothing like the thrill of skiing and snowboarding—but it's no secret that mountain sports are expensive hobbies. After purchasing cold weather gear, travel, and lodging, the last thing you want to do is overpay for lift tickets.

In 42 days, a total solar eclipse will visit North America, throwing parts of Mexico, 15 U.S. states, and Canada into darkness for a few minutes during the day.

Not long ago, visiting exotic animals in their habitats was the stuff of intrepid explorers who ventured weeks into remote wilds. Today, sleek new nature lodges bring adventurous luxury to fragile but closely cared-for ecosystems.

Discount carrier Avelo Airlines in May will launch four more routes from its base in Sonoma County, Calif.

One of America's newest airlines is doubling down on California's wine country with the launch of four new routes planned for this spring.

Looking for a cool way to vacation in Canada this summer? How about a road trip hitting all the highlights of Alberta, the big Western province where the prairie meets the Rocky Mountains.

The word “yoga” comes from the Sanskrit root “yuj,” which means to unify. A growing number of yogis have taken this pursuit to a new level by joining immersive yoga retreats that offer a deeper connection with nature, the self, and the collective consciousness. Whether you practice daily or it’s your first time on the mat, embarking on a yoga retreat can allow you to focus on your well-being in a remote or natural setting. Studies have linked yoga to reduced stress, and committing to a structured program with daily classes can help you reap those benefits—while also enjoying the stunning surroundings of your chosen destination.