October 16, 2009

Expedia launches site for national parks

BELLEVUE (AP) — Expedia is partnering with the National Park Foundation on a new Web site to help travelers planning trips to national parks.

The timing of the Web site launch was designed to coincide with the airing of Ken Burns' new documentary on public television, “The National Parks: America's Best Idea.”

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