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California's scenic Highway 1 fully reopened for the first time in more than a year
A stretch of Highway 1 south of Big Sur, closed for 14 months after a massive landslide, reopened Wednesday morning, two days ahead of schedule.
On the way to Vegas, here's a monster discovery in Jean: the platinum standard for pit stops
At Terrible's Road House, you'll find a 13-foot-tall Sasquatch statue looming over a jerky shop, plenty of toilets, a 30-foot-long coffee bar and a 4,000-square-foot candy store featuring old-time favorites. And don't forget the 96 fuel pumps.
Seek out mountain gorillas on tour of Uganda's national parks
Classic Escapes trip visits the forest that's home to the endangered species, as well as Kibale Forest and Queen Elizabeth national parks.
In the wilds of Oregon, a classical piano is heard
Pianist Hunter Noack plays classical concerts in this summer series in outdoor Oregon settings. It's a dicey proposition--weather and fire can cause problems--and the instrument is a 100-year-old Steinway grand that needs to be retuned frequently. The payoff? Diverse groups hearing glorious music.
