Flood-damaged railway to famed Incan citadel at Machu Picchu to be fully restored July

Full rail service to Machu Picchu resumes July 1

LIMA, Peru – PeruRail says train service to the famed Machu Picchu ruins will be fully restored July 1.
The popular 68-mile rail line from Cuzco is the only land route to the Incan citadel. The line was damaged by heavy rains in January that left hundreds of …. Source  : Flood-damaged railway to famed Incan citadel at Machu Picchu to be fully restored July.

Jackson 5 exhibit opens at Motown museum in Detroit, includes photographs, awards and uniforms

Jackson 5 exhibit opens at Detroit’s Motown museum

DETROIT – A Jackson 5 exhibit has opened at the Motown Historical Museum in Detroit, marking the one-year anniversary this week of Michael Jackson’s death.
Starting Tuesday, the public is able to view photographs, awards and uniforms the group wore throughout its career.
Museum chief curator Lina Stephens says the …. Original article  : Jackson 5 exhibit opens at Motown museum in Detroit, includes photographs, awards and uniforms.

Travel spending rose in 1st quarter, led by lodging; airline prices rise at 13.3 percent rate

Government says travel spending rose in 1st qtr

WASHINGTON – Tourism spending rose at an annual rate of 3.9 percent during the first quarter, led by increased spending on hotels and other accommodations, according to a government report issued Tuesday.
The Bureau of Economic Analysis said the increase compared with a 1.5 percent drop during the fourth … Read more >>>.

Jackson 5 exhibit opens at Detroit museum with photos, costumes

Jackson 5 exhibit opens at Detroit museum
DETROIT – A Jackson 5 exhibit is now on view at the Motown Historical Museum in Detroit, marking the one-year anniversary this week of Michael Jackson’s death.

Photographs, awards and costumes are all on display in the show, which opened Tuesday.
Museum chief curator Lina Stephens says the exhibit celebrates the …. Read the original article  : here.

Smithsonian Folklife Festival on DC’s National Mall uses food to bridge cultural divides

Smithsonian Folklife Festival in DC starts June 24

WASHINGTON – The Smithsonian Institution is building its first tequila distillery on the National Mall. That’s right. The family friendly museum complex is preparing to brew booze. The catch is there won’t be a drop of tequila to drink.
The annual Smithsonian Folklife Festival, running June 24-28 and July …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Smithsonian Folklife Festival on DC’s National Mall uses food to bridge cultural divides.

Click-click: Historic wooden roller coasters near Pittsburgh attract coaster enthusiasts

Click of Pa. wooden coasters attracts enthusiasts

PITTSBURGH – For a city built on steel, some of the most sought- after attractions in Pittsburgh are actually made of wood.
Just ask the more than 400 members of the American Coaster Enthusiasts, who have come to Kennywood amusement park for the 7,000-member group’s annual convention. The highlight will … Read more >>>.

Grand Rapids Public Museum kicks off nearly 3 months of activities for ‘Summer Fun Days’

Grand Rapids Public Museum plans “Summer Fun Days”

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Grand Rapids Public Museum is kicking off nearly three months of activities for “Summer Fun Days.”
Starting Monday, hours and admissions prices will change. Carousel rides – usually $1 – will be free and visitors may take part in special daily activities. Regular hours …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Grand Rapids Public Museum kicks off nearly 3 months of activities for ‘Summer Fun Days’.

University of Michigan Museum of Art hosts traveling exhibition of prints from Corita Kent

U. of Mich. art museum hosts Corita Kent prints

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – The University of Michigan Museum of Art is hosting an exhibition of prints from artist Corita Kent, whose works include the “Love” stamp that she designed for the U.S. Postal Service.
The traveling exhibit “Sister Corita: The Joyous Revolutionary” has just opened and runs …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : University of Michigan Museum of Art hosts traveling exhibition of prints from Corita Kent.

BASS founder Ray Scott opens personal fishing retreat with presidential allure

BASS founder lures guests to personal fishing hole

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Ray Scott helped make bass fishing big business. Now, he’s created a business out of his personal playground.
The founder of the Bass Anglers Sportsman Society and well-known fishing impresario has launched his own BB&B: bed, breakfast and bass.
Ray Scott’s Trophy Bass Retreat opened in January, [..] Read the original article: here.