Clocks Fall Back November 1: What Changes for Travelers

An airport departure board listing flight times and gates, mounted below a large round analogue wall clock.

The House voted in July to end clock changes for good, but the Senate has not acted, so most of the US falls back on November 1. What that means for flights and sunset times, which states stay put, and the week in late October when America and Europe are an hour out of step.

September Nor’easter: What It Means for East Coast Travel

A large wave breaks over a harbour breakwater beside a small moored boat, under heavy grey storm clouds.

A rare September nor’easter is set to sit off the East Coast for days, with coastal flood watches from Virginia to New Jersey and rip current statements as far north as Massachusetts. What the National Weather Service has issued, what the alert names mean, and which travel decisions to make early.

Fat Bear Week 2026: How to Vote, and How to Visit Katmai

A brown bear stands in a shallow river with a whole salmon gripped crosswise in its jaws, water streaming from its muzzle.

Voting in Fat Bear Week runs from September 22 to 29, with the biggest bracket yet and Chunk defending his title. Here is how to follow it on the Brooks River cams, and what it actually takes to stand on those viewing platforms in Katmai yourself.

Presley Gerber Dies at 27: His California Connection and What We Know

Presley Gerber has died at the age of 27. The son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber had strong ties to Southern California. News of his death quickly sparked interest across the United States. Searches for Presley Gerber, Cindy Crawford, Kaia Gerber, and the Gerber family rose sharply. For travelers, the story also […]