Karen Fredrickson

Lincoln's Birthplace: A National Park and Popular Family Vacation Destination (VIDEO)

The Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park is an especially beloved national park, celebrating on of the most important presidents in the country's history, and a memorable place to visit.

Social Media Sites to Use for Your Travel Plans

A new category of social media web sites is devoted to connecting travelers to their friends.

Outback Marathon: Traveling Fit Aims to Bring Runners Who Love to Travel Around the World

Runners from around the world congregated at Uluru in Australia to participate in the Outback Marathon.

Fatpacking: A Modern "Fat Camp' to Help Participants Lose Weight and Get Fit While on Vacation

There is a new type of fitness travel vacation, known a "fitpacking," which aims to help travelers kick start a healthy lifestyle

Marriott Launches Mobile App to Attract Millennials

Marriott International is debuting mobile gaming in an attempt to attract Millennials.

Neanderthals: Archaeologists Find Specialized Bone Tools, Changing Perception of Distant Cousin of Humans

Specialized bone tools, made by Neanderthals, have been found by researchers, suggesting they were more advanced than previously thought.

Egypt: More Clashes Result In Death In Cairo (VIDEO)

Clashes broke out in Egypt again on Tuesday.

Gwyneth Paltrow Author: Entourage and Bodyguard Pose a Problem to Fellow Writers at Event (VIDEO)

Gwyneth Paltrow caused quite a stir at an author's night event in East Hampton, New York, prompting author Christina Oxenberg to write a blog post about her experience.

Boy Finds Huge Diamond in Arkansas Park

A trip to an Arkansas park became especially memorable for one family this summer when their son found a "massive diamond" at the park.

Waterloo Station to Become Art Gallery

Waterloo Station, the busiest station in London, will be the destination for a special photography collection exhibition this week.

Two Deaths Result from the Dismantling of the "Love Boat" Ship From the Popular Television Series

Two people died over the weekend after being exposed to toxic gases during the dismantling process of the ship once used as a set for the television show "The Love Boat," according to the company that recently bought the ship.

Greyhound Buses Has BLUE, An Onboard Infotainment System

Greyhound, the largest bus transportation company with intercity service has announced BLUE, an onboard entertainment system that was developed in partnership with Lufthansa Systems for use on personal electronic devices.

Elon Musk Hyperloop: More Details on the Futuristic Mode of Transportation

Elon Musk, the billionaire behind the Hyperloop, a concept for high-speed travel, has described a plan laid out by John Gardi as the "closest guess."

Beauty Supplies Cause Federal Response at JFK Airport

A strange odor emanating from a package at JFK Airport's post office caused two customs agents to report the package to authorities, causing police and federal agents to respond, according to officials.

1912 Eighth Grade Exam: Questions Stump People on the Street (VIDEO)

An eighth grade exam from 1912 containing questions in the subjects of spelling, reading, math, grammar, geography, physiology, government and history from the Bullitt County schools in Kentucky is proving difficult for many.