World Aug 03 The beach is a popular summer destination, but for ancient Greeks it was a different story By Marie-Claire Beaulieu, The Conversation
Nation Aug 02 Watch 5:22 How the ‘Creek Crawlers’ are using their summer vacation to inspire others This summer, a group of intrepid kids in Indianapolis is documenting their adventures and posting them on Instagram. Along the way, they’re inspiring others to get off their screens and get outdoors. Ali Rogin reports. By Ali Rogin, Lorna Baldwin
Arts Jul 21 Watch 6:58 Need a new summer read? Here’s a diverse list to pick from With summer in full swing, you may be wondering what books to take along on vacation — or enjoy right at home. Jeffrey Brown talks with two writers who have answers to that question. It’s part of our arts and… By Jeffrey Brown, Alison Thoet
Education Jun 09 U.K. drops plan to get all young children in school by summer The British government has abandoned plans to have all younger children return to school in England before the summer holidays following concerns raised by principals that they could not meet coronavirus-related social distancing requirements. By Pan Pylas, Associated Press
Nation May 27 4 questions about summer travel during COVID-19 Lockdown orders and other restrictions aimed at reining in the coronavirus pandemic have kept millions of Americans at home for more than two months. But now that the traditional summer vacation season is officially underway, how safe is travel for… By Justin Stabley
May 25 Watch 13:00 How beach destinations are balancing health and tourism as visitors return Memorial Day represents the kickoff to summer and the usually busy vacation travel season. As states lift pandemic restrictions and reopen their economies, how are beach towns and business owners adjusting to a new landscape reshaped by coronavirus? John Yang… Continue watching
Aug 22 Take a 360° tour of President Lincoln’s summer retreat By Gretchen Frazee, Joshua Barajas President Abraham Lincoln could relate to President Donald Trump's "working vacation" away from the White House. Lincoln often retreated to his own summer cottage, where historians speculate he formed many of his ideas about how to preserve the Union. Continue reading
Jun 23 How to build the perfect sandcastle with science By Matthew Robert Bennett, The Conversation What’s the secret to building a majestic sandcastle that will withstand the tide of time? Luckily, there’s a scientific formula for that. Continue reading
Sep 07 Agrarian roots? Think again. Debunking the myth of summer vacation’s origins By Saskia de Melker, Sam Weber Where did the concept of summer vacation originate? Despite a long-standing myth linking a summer break to the nation's "agrarian past," historians offer a different explanation. Continue reading
Jun 11 Watch Expert Talks About Travel Industry’s Challenges Recent changes in scheduling and delays from several major airlines have made getting out of town more difficult than normal. Airline journalist David Field talks about about what to expect from travel companies this summer. Continue watching