Cruise Ship Tourism Threatens Alaska’s Capital

by Christian Karim Chrobog The Guardian    “The noise never stops,” says Karla Hart, her voice competing with the hum of approaching helicopters. “I can feel them before I see them.” She looks at her phone to check a website that monitors air traffic and identifies operators. Hart wants to know whether the pilots are adhering …

Ferris Wheels Also Make The World Go Round

by Kevin Burton    In response to one of my Valentine’s Day posts, a reader let me know that Feb. 14 is also National Ferris Wheel Day in the United States.    Now that’s news I can use! What an apt metaphor for the “love” of love songs that is wrapped in feelings, or perhaps …

Let’s Rock Coast To Coast This Summer

by Kevin Burton    We are well into summer now; what do you say we go on a road trip?  How about a rock and roll road trip?    My wife and I had two mini vacations in late May and into June.  The time on the road got my blood pumping. Could be another …

Website Says Wichita Is A Travel Mecca

by Kevin Burton   I don’t know what this story will do for you, but it could save my family a ton of cash.    WalletHub, an online finance company that I had never heard of before last week, ranks Wichita in its top ten of travel destinations.    And Wichita is way up high …

Sunny Songs To Usher In Summer

by Kevin Burton     Ready or not, here’s summer!     Today’s official beginning of summer coincides with our usual Tuesday music discussion on Page 7 to bring you songs about summer.    Summer started at 4:14 am Central Time today, according to the Farmer’s Almanac.  But most people have a different definition of summer a …