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• Global warming may make some spots inviting
The "new Alps" could be mountains in Russia or Scandinavia. According to some, southern Europe — including most of Spain, southern France and Italy — will be hit by serious heat waves in the summers, making their beaches much less appealing for ...
• Deadly wind-driven wildfires threaten homes near Los Angeles
Another fire broke out Monday in mountains a few miles to the west. The so-called Senson Fire has grown to 3,000 acres. In Southern California, a total of at least 10 houses and dozens of mobile homes have been destroyed. More than 1,000 people have ...
• Top 10 fun fall foliage adventures
Menacing dark clouds linger above the Sierra Nevada Mountains in Yosemite National Park. One of the best ways to experience the area in an autumn is by renting a bike from a park kiosk and pedaling over 12 miles of paved paths along the flat floor of ...
• I’m a coward,’ claims Mount Everest skydiver
Dougall then described the jump itself: “As we got up to 29,500 feet, they opened the door, and all I could see was just the Himalayas, just the most beautiful, spectacular range of mountains; the snow-topped peaks. It was just unbelievable. I have ...
• Top 10 wonderful wine destinations
Just outside the Chilean capital of Santiago, the gorgeous Valle Central set among the Andes Mountains and Pacific Ocean is internationally acclaimed. Wine enthusiasts will be particularly fond of the Maipo Valley's Cabernets, and the Curico's ...