CANOE Travel News

100 years after deadly avalanche, abandoned Washington town still haunts trail

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:53:00 -0500

WELLINGTON, Wash. - This railroad town wasn't much to begin with and now no longer exists.

Google Street View extends its Canadian reach

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:00:43 -0500

Google Street View has added 130 Canadian cities to its roster, the online giant announced Tuesday.

Saints' victory parade to have Carnival flavor

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:43:57 -0500

No ticker tape, no convertibles, but the parade the city is throwing to honor the Saints for their Super Bowl victory will fit right in during Carnival in New Orleans.

Sinatra, Martin to receive stars in Las Vegas

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:42:48 -0500

Sin City is paying homage to iconic singers Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin by giving them each a place on the Las Vegas Walk of Stars.

Southwest launches 3-day fare sale

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:41:45 -0500

Southwest Airlines is offering a sale geared toward leisure travelers who want to make short trips this spring.

Italy minister defends boost for McDonald's burger

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:38:42 -0500

ROME - Italy's agriculture minister defended his sponsorship of McDonald's new all-Italian burger Monday amid criticism that he is selling out to a multinational corporation and sacrificing Italy's culinary reputation in the process.