The Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism has launched www.greentravelarkansas.com.  This new website contains sections featuring Arkansas green lodging, dining, and attractions including a list of LEED certified buildings. Looking toward the individual traveler, a section offering ideas to help the tourist find wellness options such as yoga studios and running trails is also included. The department has even added a tool to help visitors find special promotions offering green discounts and packages by clicking on the Arkansas Green Deals and Packages tab.

The U.S. Department of State is warning U.S. citizens that the potential for a terrorist attack or localized civil disturbance still exists in Uzbekistan. The Department of State continues to urge U.S. citizens in Uzbekistan to exercise caution when traveling in the region. This supersedes the Travel Warning dated June 16, 2009, to update information on security incidents.

The U.S. government continues to receive information that indicates terrorist groups may be planning attacks, possibly against U.S. interests, in Uzbekistan. Supporters of terrorist groups such as the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan, Al-Qaida, the Islamic Jihad Union, and the Eastern Turkistan Islamic Movement are active in the Central Asian region. Members of these groups have expressed anti-U.S. sentiments and have attacked U.S. government interests in the past, including the U.S. Embassy in Tashkent, and may attempt to target U.S. government or private American interests in Uzbekistan. In the past, these groups have conducted kidnappings, assassinations, and suicide bombings.

Uzbek authorities maintain a high level of alert and aggressive security measures to thwart terrorist attacks. High security at official facilities may lead terrorists and their sympathizers to seek softer targets. These may include facilities where U.S. citizens and other foreigners congregate or visit, such as residential areas, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, schools, hotels, outdoor recreation events, and resorts. The U.S. Embassy in Tashkent continues to employ heightened security precautions. U.S. citizens should report any unusual activity to local authorities and then inform the Embassy.

Uzbekistan experienced a wave of terrorist violence in 2004, including a suicide bombing outside the U.S. Embassy, and a number of incidents have occurred since then. In late May 2009, a small group of militants attacked a police check post near Khonobod in the Namangan region, injuring one police officer. On May 26, 2009, a suicide operative detonated explosives in central Andijon near a police office, killing at least one police officer and injuring several bystanders. In September 2009, there was a shoot-out in Tashkent between government authorities and suspected operatives of the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan that resulted in several deaths.

U.S. citizens traveling to or remaining in Uzbekistan are strongly urged to register with the U.S. Embassy through the State Department"s travel registration website and to obtain updated information on travel and security within Uzbekistan. For more information, call 888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444, or visit www.travel.state.gov . 

The Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism has launched www.greentravelarkansas.com.  This new website contains sections featuring Arkansas green lodging, dining, and attractions including a list of LEED certified buildings. Looking toward the individual traveler, a section offering ideas to help the tourist find wellness options such as yoga studios and running trails is also included. The department has even added a tool to help visitors find special promotions offering green discounts and packages by clicking on the Arkansas Green Deals and Packages tab.

"We added this to our website offerings because of the growing interest in eco-friendly travel. Consumers understand that protecting the Earth"s resources applies to everywhere they visit and not just in their home cities," said Dena Woerner, communications manager for the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism.
This new website provides a quick reference for business travelers as well as vacationers and will make green travel through Arkansas easier. "It is a perfect fit for the Natural State to highlight green tourism options," said Woerner. Eco-conscious travelers need only to browse through this website to select the perfect place to stay, eat, shop, and play. Businesses interested in being listed on www.greentravelarkansas.com  and in offering green deals and packages should contact the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism at 501-682-7602 or email the department at info@arkansas.com.  

The Bermuda Department of Tourism (BDOT) announced that multi-Grammy winning performer and producer Ziggy Marley and five-time Grammy award-winning artist Toni Braxton will perform at the 15th Annual Bermuda Music Festival, taking place at the Fairmont Southampton, Sept. 30-October 2, 2010. A number of additional A-list artists, including Angie Stone and Estelle, will also be performing at the annual event.

Old World Wisconsin, an outdoor museum in Madison, has reopened after closing June 21 when storms and high winds downed more than 2,000 trees on the historic site, damaging the parking area and visitor mall. “As the largest outdoor museum of rural life in the Midwest, Old World Wisconsin is one of the state’s treasures and we are truly pleased that the historic site is reopening its doors at a time when families are most likely to travel,” said Tourism Secretary Kelli A. Trumble. “This is an attraction that draws attendance year after year, anchoring the tourism economy in the region, thanks to the dedicated staff members who share their passion for Wisconsin’s history and create an authentic historical experience for our visitors.” Old World Wisconsin is located about 1.5 miles south of Eagle, Wisc., via State Hwy 67. For more information, visit www.oldworldwisconsin.org.

Telluride, Colo., has a number of weekend festivals for the remainder of the summer and fall. Known best for Telluride Bluegrass Festival and the Telluride Film Festival, the town also offers smaller-scale festivities. Upcoming weekends include the Telluride Chamber Music Festival, Aug. 12 to 21; the Telluride Festival of the Arts, Aug. 13 to 15; the Telluride Mushroom Festival, Aug. 26 to 29; the Telluride Photo Festival, Sept. 20 to 26; and the Telluride Horror Show, Oct. 15 to 17. Accommodation packages start at $150 per person, per night. For more information, call 888-355-8743 or visit www.visittelluride.com.

The Bermuda Department of Tourism (BDOT) announced that multi-Grammy winning performer and producer Ziggy Marley and five-time Grammy award-winning artist Toni Braxton will perform at the 15th Annual Bermuda Music Festival, taking place at the Fairmont Southampton, Sept. 30-October 2, 2010. A number of additional A-list artists, including Angie Stone and Estelle, will also be performing at the annual event.

“Bermuda is looking forward to the return of this highly-anticipated event,” said Dr. the Hon. Ewart F. Brown, JP, MP, premier and minister of tourism and transport for Bermuda. “With the high caliber of artists announced today, our close proximity from the East Coast and hotel offers available during the festival, we encourage travelers from around to world to visit Bermuda’s famed pink sand beaches, kick off their shoes and dance to the sounds of great music.”

Kicking off this year’s Bermuda Music Festival on Thursday, Sept. 30 will be multi-Grammy winning performer and producer Ziggy Marley. Celebrated as a musician and humanitarian, Marley earned his fourth Grammy in 2006 for “Love is My Religion” and most recently released his, “Family Time” album. On Friday evening, Angie Stone and Estelle will take the stage. Southern gospel singer Angie Stone received a Grammy for her 2007 album, “The Art of Love & War.” Originally seeking musical success in Europe it was under producer Clive Davis that Stone released her albums “Black Diamond,” “Mahogany Soul, “Stone Love” and finally “The Art of Love & War.”

Called “a U.K. talent to look out for” Estelle broke into the charts with her hits “1980” and “Free,” winning a Mobo Award for Best Newcomer in 2004. On her latest album “Shine,” the U.K. artist became the first to be signed by U.S. soul musician John Legend and has collaborated with talents such as Wyclef Jean, will.i.am, Swizz Beats, Mark Ronson and Kanye West.

The festival will conclude on Saturday evening with a performance by Toni Braxton, a five-time Grammy award-winning artist. Braxton distinguished herself with such hits like “Un-Break My Heart,” “You’re Making Me High,” and “He Wasn’t Man Enough.” In 2000, Braxton received the coveted Aretha Franklin Soul Train Award for career achievement, amongst other honors. Most recently Braxton competed in ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” and headlined the Dancing with the Stars tour.

In addition, visitors to Bermuda can enjoy up to two free nights on hotel stays when booking a trip for the 15th Annual Bermuda Music Festival. BDOT has teamed up with 18 participating hotel properties to offer a program providing up to two free nights on hotel stays, based on two- to six-night bookings, during the tournament. Following suit, 13 celebrated restaurants across Bermuda are offering buy one, get one free entrée specials – all part of the Bermuda “Endless Summer” promotion, available for booking now through Aug. 31. The promotion features accommodations ranging from luxury resorts and boutique hotels to beach clubs and historic beach-front properties.

Tickets for the 2010 Bermuda Music Festival go on sale Monday, July 26. Reserved seating tickets are available for $140 per person and general admission is $95 per person. The three-day general admission pass is $245. The above prices are inclusive of the BDA Tix processing fee, however a $3/ticket telephone order fee will be added to all orders placed over the phone. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.bermudamusicfestival.com.

Old World Wisconsin, an outdoor museum in Madison, has reopened after closing June 21 when storms and high winds downed more than 2,000 trees on the historic site, damaging the parking area and visitor mall. “As the largest outdoor museum of rural life in the Midwest, Old World Wisconsin is one of the state’s treasures and we are truly pleased that the historic site is reopening its doors at a time when families are most likely to travel,” said Tourism Secretary Kelli A. Trumble. “This is an attraction that draws attendance year after year, anchoring the tourism economy in the region, thanks to the dedicated staff members who share their passion for Wisconsin’s history and create an authentic historical experience for our visitors.” Old World Wisconsin is located about 1.5 miles south of Eagle, Wisc., via State Hwy 67. For more information, visit www.oldworldwisconsin.org.

Old World Wisconsin, an outdoor museum in Madison, has reopened after closing June 21 when storms and high winds downed more than 2,000 trees on the historic site, damaging the parking area and visitor mall. “As the largest outdoor museum of rural life in the Midwest, Old World Wisconsin is one of the state’s treasures and we are truly pleased that the historic site is reopening its doors at a time when families are most likely to travel,” said Tourism Secretary Kelli A. Trumble. “This is an attraction that draws attendance year after year, anchoring the tourism economy in the region, thanks to the dedicated staff members who share their passion for Wisconsin’s history and create an authentic historical experience for our visitors.” Old World Wisconsin is located about 1.5 miles south of Eagle, Wisc., via State Hwy 67. For more information, visit www.oldworldwisconsin.org.

On Aug. 13 and 14, 2010, the inaugural Sandestin Music Festival"s launch will be fueled by a cross-section of country and rock songwriters and performers. The great music is for a great cause. Donations collected at the festival will support the National Audubon Society and its efforts to help birds and other wildlife affected by the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

Old World Wisconsin, an outdoor museum in Madison, has reopened after closing June 21 when storms and high winds downed more than 2,000 trees on the historic site, damaging the parking area and visitor mall. “As the largest outdoor museum of rural life in the Midwest, Old World Wisconsin is one of the state’s treasures and we are truly pleased that the historic site is reopening its doors at a time when families are most likely to travel,” said Tourism Secretary Kelli A. Trumble. “This is an attraction that draws attendance year after year, anchoring the tourism economy in the region, thanks to the dedicated staff members who share their passion for Wisconsin’s history and create an authentic historical experience for our visitors.” Old World Wisconsin is located about 1.5 miles south of Eagle, Wisc., via State Hwy 67. For more information, visit www.oldworldwisconsin.org.

Telluride, Colo., has a number of weekend festivals for the remainder of the summer and fall. Known best for Telluride Bluegrass Festival and the Telluride Film Festival, the town also offers smaller-scale festivities. Upcoming weekends include the Telluride Chamber Music Festival, Aug. 12 to 21; the Telluride Festival of the Arts, Aug. 13 to 15; the Telluride Mushroom Festival, Aug. 26 to 29; the Telluride Photo Festival, Sept. 20 to 26; and the Telluride Horror Show, Oct. 15 to 17. Accommodation packages start at $150 per person, per night. For more information, call 888-355-8743 or visit www.visittelluride.com.

The Bermuda Department of Tourism (BDOT) announced that multi-Grammy winning performer and producer Ziggy Marley and five-time Grammy award-winning artist Toni Braxton will perform at the 15th Annual Bermuda Music Festival, taking place at the Fairmont Southampton, Sept. 30-October 2, 2010. A number of additional A-list artists, including Angie Stone and Estelle, will also be performing at the annual event.

“Bermuda is looking forward to the return of this highly-anticipated event,” said Dr. the Hon. Ewart F. Brown, JP, MP, premier and minister of tourism and transport for Bermuda. “With the high caliber of artists announced today, our close proximity from the East Coast and hotel offers available during the festival, we encourage travelers from around to world to visit Bermuda’s famed pink sand beaches, kick off their shoes and dance to the sounds of great music.”

Kicking off this year’s Bermuda Music Festival on Thursday, Sept. 30 will be multi-Grammy winning performer and producer Ziggy Marley. Celebrated as a musician and humanitarian, Marley earned his fourth Grammy in 2006 for “Love is My Religion” and most recently released his, “Family Time” album. On Friday evening, Angie Stone and Estelle will take the stage. Southern gospel singer Angie Stone received a Grammy for her 2007 album, “The Art of Love & War.” Originally seeking musical success in Europe it was under producer Clive Davis that Stone released her albums “Black Diamond,” “Mahogany Soul, “Stone Love” and finally “The Art of Love & War.”

Called “a U.K. talent to look out for” Estelle broke into the charts with her hits “1980” and “Free,” winning a Mobo Award for Best Newcomer in 2004. On her latest album “Shine,” the U.K. artist became the first to be signed by U.S. soul musician John Legend and has collaborated with talents such as Wyclef Jean, will.i.am, Swizz Beats, Mark Ronson and Kanye West.

The festival will conclude on Saturday evening with a performance by Toni Braxton, a five-time Grammy award-winning artist. Braxton distinguished herself with such hits like “Un-Break My Heart,” “You’re Making Me High,” and “He Wasn’t Man Enough.” In 2000, Braxton received the coveted Aretha Franklin Soul Train Award for career achievement, amongst other honors. Most recently Braxton competed in ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” and headlined the Dancing with the Stars tour.

In addition, visitors to Bermuda can enjoy up to two free nights on hotel stays when booking a trip for the 15th Annual Bermuda Music Festival. BDOT has teamed up with 18 participating hotel properties to offer a program providing up to two free nights on hotel stays, based on two- to six-night bookings, during the tournament. Following suit, 13 celebrated restaurants across Bermuda are offering buy one, get one free entrée specials – all part of the Bermuda “Endless Summer” promotion, available for booking now through Aug. 31. The promotion features accommodations ranging from luxury resorts and boutique hotels to beach clubs and historic beach-front properties.

Tickets for the 2010 Bermuda Music Festival go on sale Monday, July 26. Reserved seating tickets are available for $140 per person and general admission is $95 per person. The three-day general admission pass is $245. The above prices are inclusive of the BDA Tix processing fee, however a $3/ticket telephone order fee will be added to all orders placed over the phone. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.bermudamusicfestival.com.

On Aug. 13 and 14, 2010, the inaugural Sandestin Music Festival"s launch will be fueled by a cross-section of country and rock songwriters and performers. The great music is for a great cause. Donations collected at the festival will support the National Audubon Society and its efforts to help birds and other wildlife affected by the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

Musician and songwriter Steve Cropper; contemporary country trendsetters Jeffrey Steele, Danny Myrick, Marty Dodson and James Slater; guitarist and singer/songwriter Lee Roy Parnell; Grammy-winning blues icon Delbert McClinton; country vocalist and Broadway star Lari White; and up-and-comer Kree Harrison will deliver performances as the amenities of the 2,400-acre Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in Destin, Fla., serve as the backdrop. Entry to the Sandestin Music Festival is free for the public with a printed ticket via www.sandestinmusicfestival.com.

While there is no charge for admittance, festival organizers are asking for donations to benefit the National Audubon Society"s Gulf Coast efforts. Donations may be made online at www.sandestinmusicfestival.com  or through $10 text donations during the event. VIP Packages are available to the first 150 overnight guests to book accommodations at Sandestin via www.sandestinmusicfestival.com . VIP Package includes priority seating and a meet-and-greet with all the performers on Sunquest Cruise"s yacht, the Solaris, after the show on Saturday. For more information, visit www.sandestin.com.

Just weeks after launching a new Hoover Dam helicopter tour, flightseeing company Papillon Airways has incorporated ground tours into the experience. Now starting at $154, the “Hoover Dam Helicopter Tour” includes a low-level air tour of the historic monument inside an EC-130 Eco-Star helicopter. The tour flies over Lake Mead, the tributaries of the Colorado River and Black Canyon. From there, guests will be taken by shuttle to walk around and go on an interior tour of Hoover Dam’s power plant and history. Tours depart daily from Papillon’s Las Vegas and Boulder City terminals. With nearly 100 drivers and 30 to 40 shuttles, tours include transfers to and from all major Las Vegas resorts. Tour duration is approximately two hours without transfers or 4.5 hours with transfers. For more information, call 888-635-7272 or visit www.papillon.com.

Old World Wisconsin, an outdoor museum in Madison, has reopened after closing June 21 when storms and high winds downed more than 2,000 trees on the historic site, damaging the parking area and visitor mall. “As the largest outdoor museum of rural life in the Midwest, Old World Wisconsin is one of the state’s treasures and we are truly pleased that the historic site is reopening its doors at a time when families are most likely to travel,” said Tourism Secretary Kelli A. Trumble. “This is an attraction that draws attendance year after year, anchoring the tourism economy in the region, thanks to the dedicated staff members who share their passion for Wisconsin’s history and create an authentic historical experience for our visitors.” Old World Wisconsin is located about 1.5 miles south of Eagle, Wisc., via State Hwy 67. For more information, visit www.oldworldwisconsin.org.

Telluride, Colo., has a number of weekend festivals for the remainder of the summer and fall. Known best for Telluride Bluegrass Festival and the Telluride Film Festival, the town also offers smaller-scale festivities. Upcoming weekends include the Telluride Chamber Music Festival, Aug. 12 to 21; the Telluride Festival of the Arts, Aug. 13 to 15; the Telluride Mushroom Festival, Aug. 26 to 29; the Telluride Photo Festival, Sept. 20 to 26; and the Telluride Horror Show, Oct. 15 to 17. Accommodation packages start at $150 per person, per night. For more information, call 888-355-8743 or visit www.visittelluride.com.

The Bermuda Department of Tourism (BDOT) announced that multi-Grammy winning performer and producer Ziggy Marley and five-time Grammy award-winning artist Toni Braxton will perform at the 15th Annual Bermuda Music Festival, taking place at the Fairmont Southampton, Sept. 30-October 2, 2010. A number of additional A-list artists, including Angie Stone and Estelle, will also be performing at the annual event.

“Bermuda is looking forward to the return of this highly-anticipated event,” said Dr. the Hon. Ewart F. Brown, JP, MP, premier and minister of tourism and transport for Bermuda. “With the high caliber of artists announced today, our close proximity from the East Coast and hotel offers available during the festival, we encourage travelers from around to world to visit Bermuda’s famed pink sand beaches, kick off their shoes and dance to the sounds of great music.”

Kicking off this year’s Bermuda Music Festival on Thursday, Sept. 30 will be multi-Grammy winning performer and producer Ziggy Marley. Celebrated as a musician and humanitarian, Marley earned his fourth Grammy in 2006 for “Love is My Religion” and most recently released his, “Family Time” album. On Friday evening, Angie Stone and Estelle will take the stage. Southern gospel singer Angie Stone received a Grammy for her 2007 album, “The Art of Love & War.” Originally seeking musical success in Europe it was under producer Clive Davis that Stone released her albums “Black Diamond,” “Mahogany Soul, “Stone Love” and finally “The Art of Love & War.”

Called “a U.K. talent to look out for” Estelle broke into the charts with her hits “1980” and “Free,” winning a Mobo Award for Best Newcomer in 2004. On her latest album “Shine,” the U.K. artist became the first to be signed by U.S. soul musician John Legend and has collaborated with talents such as Wyclef Jean, will.i.am, Swizz Beats, Mark Ronson and Kanye West.

The festival will conclude on Saturday evening with a performance by Toni Braxton, a five-time Grammy award-winning artist. Braxton distinguished herself with such hits like “Un-Break My Heart,” “You’re Making Me High,” and “He Wasn’t Man Enough.” In 2000, Braxton received the coveted Aretha Franklin Soul Train Award for career achievement, amongst other honors. Most recently Braxton competed in ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” and headlined the Dancing with the Stars tour.

In addition, visitors to Bermuda can enjoy up to two free nights on hotel stays when booking a trip for the 15th Annual Bermuda Music Festival. BDOT has teamed up with 18 participating hotel properties to offer a program providing up to two free nights on hotel stays, based on two- to six-night bookings, during the tournament. Following suit, 13 celebrated restaurants across Bermuda are offering buy one, get one free entrée specials – all part of the Bermuda “Endless Summer” promotion, available for booking now through Aug. 31. The promotion features accommodations ranging from luxury resorts and boutique hotels to beach clubs and historic beach-front properties.

Tickets for the 2010 Bermuda Music Festival go on sale Monday, July 26. Reserved seating tickets are available for $140 per person and general admission is $95 per person. The three-day general admission pass is $245. The above prices are inclusive of the BDA Tix processing fee, however a $3/ticket telephone order fee will be added to all orders placed over the phone. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.bermudamusicfestival.com.

On Aug. 13 and 14, 2010, the inaugural Sandestin Music Festival"s launch will be fueled by a cross-section of country and rock songwriters and performers. The great music is for a great cause. Donations collected at the festival will support the National Audubon Society and its efforts to help birds and other wildlife affected by the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

Musician and songwriter Steve Cropper; contemporary country trendsetters Jeffrey Steele, Danny Myrick, Marty Dodson and James Slater; guitarist and singer/songwriter Lee Roy Parnell; Grammy-winning blues icon Delbert McClinton; country vocalist and Broadway star Lari White; and up-and-comer Kree Harrison will deliver performances as the amenities of the 2,400-acre Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in Destin, Fla., serve as the backdrop. Entry to the Sandestin Music Festival is free for the public with a printed ticket via www.sandestinmusicfestival.com.

While there is no charge for admittance, festival organizers are asking for donations to benefit the National Audubon Society"s Gulf Coast efforts. Donations may be made online at www.sandestinmusicfestival.com  or through $10 text donations during the event. VIP Packages are available to the first 150 overnight guests to book accommodations at Sandestin via www.sandestinmusicfestival.com . VIP Package includes priority seating and a meet-and-greet with all the performers on Sunquest Cruise"s yacht, the Solaris, after the show on Saturday. For more information, visit www.sandestin.com.

Just weeks after launching a new Hoover Dam helicopter tour, flightseeing company Papillon Airways has incorporated ground tours into the experience. Now starting at $154, the “Hoover Dam Helicopter Tour” includes a low-level air tour of the historic monument inside an EC-130 Eco-Star helicopter. The tour flies over Lake Mead, the tributaries of the Colorado River and Black Canyon. From there, guests will be taken by shuttle to walk around and go on an interior tour of Hoover Dam’s power plant and history. Tours depart daily from Papillon’s Las Vegas and Boulder City terminals. With nearly 100 drivers and 30 to 40 shuttles, tours include transfers to and from all major Las Vegas resorts. Tour duration is approximately two hours without transfers or 4.5 hours with transfers. For more information, call 888-635-7272 or visit www.papillon.com.

The U.S. Department of State is warning U.S. citizens that the potential for a terrorist attack or localized civil disturbance still exists in Uzbekistan. The Department of State continues to urge U.S. citizens in Uzbekistan to exercise caution when traveling in the region. This supersedes the Travel Warning dated June 16, 2009, to update information on security incidents.

The U.S. Department of State is warning U.S. citizens that the potential for a terrorist attack or localized civil disturbance still exists in Uzbekistan. The Department of State continues to urge U.S. citizens in Uzbekistan to exercise caution when traveling in the region. This supersedes the Travel Warning dated June 16, 2009, to update information on security incidents.

The U.S. government continues to receive information that indicates terrorist groups may be planning attacks, possibly against U.S. interests, in Uzbekistan. Supporters of terrorist groups such as the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan, Al-Qaida, the Islamic Jihad Union, and the Eastern Turkistan Islamic Movement are active in the Central Asian region. Members of these groups have expressed anti-U.S. sentiments and have attacked U.S. government interests in the past, including the U.S. Embassy in Tashkent, and may attempt to target U.S. government or private American interests in Uzbekistan. In the past, these groups have conducted kidnappings, assassinations, and suicide bombings.

Uzbek authorities maintain a high level of alert and aggressive security measures to thwart terrorist attacks. High security at official facilities may lead terrorists and their sympathizers to seek softer targets. These may include facilities where U.S. citizens and other foreigners congregate or visit, such as residential areas, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, schools, hotels, outdoor recreation events, and resorts. The U.S. Embassy in Tashkent continues to employ heightened security precautions. U.S. citizens should report any unusual activity to local authorities and then inform the Embassy.

Uzbekistan experienced a wave of terrorist violence in 2004, including a suicide bombing outside the U.S. Embassy, and a number of incidents have occurred since then. In late May 2009, a small group of militants attacked a police check post near Khonobod in the Namangan region, injuring one police officer. On May 26, 2009, a suicide operative detonated explosives in central Andijon near a police office, killing at least one police officer and injuring several bystanders. In September 2009, there was a shoot-out in Tashkent between government authorities and suspected operatives of the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan that resulted in several deaths.

U.S. citizens traveling to or remaining in Uzbekistan are strongly urged to register with the U.S. Embassy through the State Department"s travel registration website and to obtain updated information on travel and security within Uzbekistan. For more information, call 888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444, or visit www.travel.state.gov . 

Telluride, Colo., has a number of weekend festivals for the remainder of the summer and fall. Known best for Telluride Bluegrass Festival and the Telluride Film Festival, the town also offers smaller-scale festivities. Upcoming weekends include the Telluride Chamber Music Festival, Aug. 12 to 21; the Telluride Festival of the Arts, Aug. 13 to 15; the Telluride Mushroom Festival, Aug. 26 to 29; the Telluride Photo Festival, Sept. 20 to 26; and the Telluride Horror Show, Oct. 15 to 17. Accommodation packages start at $150 per person, per night. For more information, call 888-355-8743 or visit www.visittelluride.com.

Old World Wisconsin, an outdoor museum in Madison, has reopened after closing June 21 when storms and high winds downed more than 2,000 trees on the historic site, damaging the parking area and visitor mall. “As the largest outdoor museum of rural life in the Midwest, Old World Wisconsin is one of the state’s treasures and we are truly pleased that the historic site is reopening its doors at a time when families are most likely to travel,” said Tourism Secretary Kelli A. Trumble. “This is an attraction that draws attendance year after year, anchoring the tourism economy in the region, thanks to the dedicated staff members who share their passion for Wisconsin’s history and create an authentic historical experience for our visitors.” Old World Wisconsin is located about 1.5 miles south of Eagle, Wisc., via State Hwy 67. For more information, visit www.oldworldwisconsin.org.

Telluride, Colo., has a number of weekend festivals for the remainder of the summer and fall. Known best for Telluride Bluegrass Festival and the Telluride Film Festival, the town also offers smaller-scale festivities. Upcoming weekends include the Telluride Chamber Music Festival, Aug. 12 to 21; the Telluride Festival of the Arts, Aug. 13 to 15; the Telluride Mushroom Festival, Aug. 26 to 29; the Telluride Photo Festival, Sept. 20 to 26; and the Telluride Horror Show, Oct. 15 to 17. Accommodation packages start at $150 per person, per night. For more information, call 888-355-8743 or visit www.visittelluride.com.