The National Western Stock Show, Denver
Samantha shows some pictures from her visit to the National Western Stock Show Western Trade Show held every January.
United States
U.S. airlines had big Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving travel was the heaviest since the pandemic started, edging up toward the totals of 'normal' years
Welcome to Ohio!
Samantha and her husband shares pictures from the Ohio state line, as they continue their quest to visit every state
Rainbow Drive-In Plate Lunch, Oahu
Samantha and her husband had a few tasty visits to Rainbow Drive-In while on Oahu. She shares some of her favorite plate lunches.
AAA: Thanksgiving travel will be way up
Predictions are for heavy travel this Thanksgiving, especially by air.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
While in the Ann Arbor area, Samantha and her husband made a quick stop to see a small section of the University of Michigan Ann Arbor campus.
The Flame, Springfield, Oregon
While Samantha and her husband were visiting Springfield, Oregon they saw this amazing "Flame" sculpture that reminded her of an Olympic Cauldron.
U.S. sets Nov. 8 for border re-opening
U.S. land borders will re-open along with the return of international air visitors, but there are still questions to be answered.
Fox Theatre in Detroit
Samantha shares pictures of the historic Fox Theatre in Downtown Detroit, Michigan.
Tighter rules coming for U.S. domestic flights?
A Senate bill would add requirements for domestic flights that are similar to the ones imposed on international flights.
Welcome to Michigan!
Another stop on Samantha's odyssey to collect photos of every state's welcome sign.
U.S. to re-open international travel
After eighteen months, the U.S. prepares to welcome international visitors again, but all must be vaccinated and tested first.
DOT takes another look at family seating
The Department of Transportation is under renewed pressure to make sure families can sit together on planes without ringing up extra fees
Airlines say delta cuts tix sales
U.S. airlines are reporting dropping demand due to delta, after a hopeful spring and early summer.
Longest cruise: 3 weeks on Mississippi
An American cruise line tries out a longer three-week itinerary on the Mississippi