From camping to canoeing to cookouts -- summer draws millions of Americans to national parks each year. However, as global warming progresses, visitors may also notice the numerous adverse effects on the parks leaving many people asking: what can be done?

We all look forward to vacations -- time to recharge our batteries and spend care-free days and nights with family and friends. But visions of vacations may change this year with a recession looming, rising gas prices and food and housing at a premium. Many Americans are on tight budgets that are affecting their travel plans.

The immune system can never go vacation. A travel bug can ruin a trip that has been planned for months. There are several reasons travelers' immune systems need to do double-duty during vacations or business trips.

With the weather warm and the sun shining, the open road is begging for travelers to get out and enjoy summer. Now is the perfect time for you to get your tires and vehicle ready for long road trips.

With many travelers wondering what kind of vacation their wallets can handle, stateside destinations that offer the look and feel of their global counterparts are an appealing alternative to dealing with unfavorable exchange rates. Here is a list of domestic destinations that offer international flare.

The summer travel season is here and you're wondering where to go and what to do. But visions of summer vacations may change this year due to sky-high airline fares and the weakened U.S. dollar. How can you still plan the perfect family getaway? The answer is simple. It's time for Americans to hop in the car and get creative with their vacation plans.

But despite fuel costs and financial worries, there is good news on the horizon for determined vacationers! As the seasons transition, Americans don't have to throw in the towel on travel for the rest of the year. Simply learn to travel smarter by taking extended weekend getaways during the autumn shoulder season. You'll save lots of money with these easy vacation planning tips.