The only ski resort on Lake Tahoe's South Shore, Heavenly offers 4,800 skiable ... and stunning lake views are a key draw, Heavenly's gondola is a year-round (wind-dependent) attraction.

After years of planning, a 90-minute train trip from South Bend to Chicago is possible. But uncertainty remains about the project's viability.

For the week of Dec. 23, nearly 70% of trains were on time compared to just over 30% for the week of May 13. Trains were ...