North America Highlights

Here are 5 of the newest and scariest theme park rides across the U.S. and Canada for summer 2012. Six Flags Magic Mountain in Los Angeles is introducing ‘Lex Luthor: Drop of Doom', where adrenaline seekers drop from 400 feet elevation at a whopping 85 miles per hour. In Tennessee, you can visit the beloved theme park Dollywood, while Ontario offers Canada's Wonderland, where you with find the thrilling Leviathan roller coaster.

Muir Woods was described by John Muir as "the best tree-lovers monument that could possibly be found in all the forests of the world." Hike through Muir Woods near San Francisco, California, viewing the lush plant life, the magnificent redwood trees, and the local wildlife.

Music lovers, history buffs and barbecue fans find plenty to do in Memphis, Tennessee.

Ramona explores this week's Plum shopping picks at Blu Phoenix, The Gallery, Performance Ski, and the Cheese Shop.

If you're bored and in need of some inspiration, try Canyon Ranch in Tucson, Arizona, where health and wellness is all about challenging yourself, Emmy award-winning TV host and correspondent Karen Schaler visits the resort and introduces all the attractions if offers.

Join Golf Life as we travel around Northern California visiting some of the most beautiful courses Nor Cal has to offer. From the Ocean to the Sierras, we visit Pasatiempo, Pacific Grove, Half Moon Bay and Edgewood. Hope you enjoy California as much as we did.

Want to learn something new on your next vacation? Try a unique learning vacation in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Emmy award-winning TV host and correspondent Karen Schaler explores the rich culture and history of this town.

Follow the Strip to the Palazzo Hotel, where every room is a luxury suite.

Visit one of Vegas's most exclusive places, The Mansion at the MGM Grand.

The vanity room reaches new heights in this luxurious Las Vegas bathroom.

Sam finds that the best view of the Grand Canyon comes by helicopter.

Watch a recap of Ghost Adventures crew's investigation of Kell's Irish Pub in Seattle, Washington.

Mysterious whispering sounds abound at a lake in Yellowstone National Park. Paranormal investigator Alejandro Rojas and Yellowstone's historian Lee Whittlesey discuss some of the existing theories on the matter.

One of the top spring break destinations is South Padre Island, Texas.