Helen Hatzis
La Jolla, California – An 18-year-old man has pleaded guilty in federal court after a widely shared video showed him kicking a sea lion at La Jolla Cove. The case brings renewed attention to the strict protections that safeguard marine mammals along this stretch of the California coast. Visitors drawn to the cove’s dramatic cliffs
Hawaii stands in the path of Tropical Storm Lala, a system that forecasters expect could intensify into a hurricane before reaching the islands. The development arrives at a time when many travelers have trips already in motion or under consideration. Attention now turns to preparation and reliable information rather than disruption. Current Track and Strengthening
Hawaii residents and visitors are watching Tropical Storm Lala as it moves across the central Pacific. Forecasters expect the system to intensify into a hurricane before it reaches the Big Island. The development remains a forecast at this stage, and conditions can shift. Tracking the Storm’s Progress Lala continues its steady movement through open waters
Hawaiian Islands – Forecasters are watching Tropical Storm Lala closely as it moves toward the islands this weekend. A hurricane warning has been issued, signaling the system could strengthen and bring significant weather changes to the region. Travelers with plans in the area are advised to stay alert and flexible with their arrangements. Current Forecast
London had promised more than 90 percent coverage of the recent solar eclipse, yet the pull of full darkness proved stronger than any plan for rest. After a demanding stretch of work and a milestone birthday, one traveler set aside a self-imposed pause on trips and looked instead toward the path of totality over northern
Along stretches of coastline where ocean travelers pause to watch waves roll in, a quiet pattern unfolds beneath the surface. Juvenile great white sharks appear to detect approaching storms and move away from shallow waters in advance. This behavior, documented in a new study, offers a glimpse into how young sharks navigate changing conditions in
Manassas, Virginia – Archaeologists working at Manassas National Battlefield Park uncovered the nearly complete remains of a young Union soldier in March 2024 at the site of a Civil War field hospital. The discovery occurred more than 160 years after the Second Battle of Manassas, one of the conflict’s largest engagements. The National Park Service
Austin, Texas – Delta Air Lines has announced plans to introduce nonstop service between Austin Bergstrom International Airport and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport, marking the carrier’s first long-haul route from the Texas capital. The flights are scheduled to begin March 27, 2027, and will operate daily during the peak summer season before shifting to a
San Mateo County residents and visitors will gain legal, straightforward access to a mile of sandy shoreline starting Monday. The change ends years of restricted entry and unauthorized gatherings at the site eight miles south of Half Moon Bay. County officials have completed upgrades that turn the former private holding into a managed public space
Colorado’s high-country lodges sit at the edge of wild terrain where black bears roam freely. One recent stay turned memorable when a bear found its way inside, drawn by the promise of sweets. The property shared a lighthearted account of the visit that highlights both the charm and the realities of mountain travel. An Unexpected
Airlines continue to adjust their networks in response to regulatory changes and operational realities. United Airlines is moving forward with fresh nonstop service from San Francisco International Airport while placing some planned growth at Chicago O’Hare on hold. These shifts reflect the carrier’s focus on markets where capacity can expand responsibly. New Nonstops Taking Shape
New York City – Travelers who hold Bilt credit cards gained a practical new option this summer when the program made Blade helicopter flights bookable directly in the Bilt app. The change turns accumulated Bilt Cash into a way to bypass ground traffic on routes between Manhattan and the area’s major airports. With only $100