BC Tourism

​The Journey Museum & Learning Center:  North of Rapid Creek in downtown, the Journey Museum & Learning Center explores the history, cultures and geology of the Black Hills region, where dinosaurs, Native American tribes and gold rush settlers have all left their marks. Immersive exhibits examine paleontology, including a working fossil lab with dinosaur bones; Native American culture, including a tipi visitors can walk in; archaeology, with an arrowhead-filled dig pit; frontier history via a boardwalk and general store; and the science and lore of the cosmos beyond in the Star Room. ​ Chapel in the Hills:  About 5 miles southwest of downtown, Chapel in the Hills replicates Borgund Stavkirke, a 12th-century Norwegian wooden church. Like the original, the 1969 version contains wooden dowels rather than nails, with beams and staves, or wooden pillars, to support the structure. Though the chapel continu...

If you are looking for a getaway that's not too far away… but that feels like it's world's away – we recommend checking out The Wilderness Resort in the Wisconsin Dells! It has something for everyone, all ages/all interests… and all under one roof.  The Wilderness Resort  is located on 600 acres in Wisconsin Dells, and is  America's Largest Waterpark Resort.  The Wilderness Hotel & Golf Resort features 446 guest rooms, 40 Vacation Villas, 76 Frontier Condominiums and 35 cabins. It is also home to Wilderness on the Lake which features 108 luxurious two and three bedroom condominium units overlooking Lake Delton; and Glacier Canyon Lodge, which features 460 upscale condominium units. Combined, these properties offer four indoor and four outdoor waterparks that total nearly 500,000 square feet – that's over 12 football fields of extreme water fun! Wild West Waterpark If your kids are anything like mine – ...

Show Caption Hide Caption Sec. Pete Buttigieg is pushing airlines to upgrade customer service Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg explains how he's pushing for "more convenient" air travel across the U.S. Scott L. Hall, USA TODAY A requirement that travelers to the U.S. from China present a negative COVID-19 test before boarding their flights expired last Friday after more than two months as cases in China have fallen. Following other countries like Italy and Japan, the restrictions were put in place on Dec. 28 and took effect Jan. 5 amid a surge in infections in China after the nation sharply eased pandemic restrictions and as U.S. health officials expressed concerns that their Chinese counterparts were not being truthful to the world about the true number of infections and deaths. I measured CO2 levels on a plane: I measured CO2 levels on a plane: It sh...

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By 2025, Hilton plans to introduce nearly 10 hotels across five brands in San Juan, Ponce and Dorado MCLEAN, Va. – Leading global hospitality company, Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced plans to more than double its portfolio in Puerto Rico, a destination that already represents Hilton's largest collection of hotels in the Caribbean, with seven existing properties encompassing more than 2,350 rooms across four of Hilton's industry-leading brands. Hilton's pipeline of hotels under development in Puerto Rico also represents the largest of Hilton's Caribbean growth markets by number of hotels. "Puerto Rico plays a critical role in Hilton's history, as it kick-started the company's global growth when it welcomed Hilton's first hotel outside the Continental United States in 1949 with the opening of the iconic Caribe Hilton." "Puerto Rico plays a critical role in Hilton's history, as it kick-started the company's global growth when it welcomed Hil...

For those wanting to explore the Eternal City with a little extra pizzazz. March 21, 2023 Moments away from the Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps and The Pantheon lies Hotel Eden—an exquisite example of cutting-edge cool with a hint of historic splendour. This Italian haven features swoon-worthy views over the Eternal City and boasts suites fit for A-Listers, many of whom are captured in the black-and-white photos lining the staircase leading to the rooftop restaurants.  Opulent without being overstated, the interiors are refined, but with enough marble and gilding to leave you in little doubt that this is a five-star establishment. From personalised card holders for your room keys to the fact that every member of staff addresses you on a first name basis (even if you haven't encountered them yet), the details make it clear that this is yet another example of the Dorchester Collection's exceptional service.  Niall Clutton And among a...

CNN  —  With China finally reopening to the world, it's time to dust off that travel wish list and start planning. Being one of the world's most visited tourist destinations pre-pandemic, the country has long lured international travelers to popular attractions like Beijing's Forbidden City, Xi'an's Terracotta Warriors or Chengdu's giant panda research base. And those are still amazing destinations worth visiting. But for travelers looking to experience some of the country's less-visited regions, we've put together a list of culturally-rich and beautiful places to consider as you start planning your next trip to China. Jingdezhen Large chimneys, used for firing porcelain, dot the skyline of Jingdezhen city. gui yong nian/Adob...