The Grand Canyon is officially an International Dark Sky Park
If you're planning on touring the Grand Canyon National Park during the daytime, reconsider. The park's got one of the world's best night skies.
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If you're planning on touring the Grand Canyon National Park during the daytime, reconsider. The park's got one of the world's best night skies.
Federal officials are expected to rule in the next month on a petition that could eventually lead to uranium mining around the Grand Canyon, which conservation advocates warn could irreparably pollute the region's limited groundwater supply.
So much for that warm, sunny Memorial Day vacation to the Grand Canyon.
Holiday barbeques and pool parties might get bumped due to severe weather, tornado watches and potentially catastrophic flooding.
Whether you want to rest on a beach in the Caribbean, hike the world's most famous canyon, explore ancient ruins, eat world-famous cuisine or learn more at historically significant sites this year, CNN Travel has the right spot for you.