Americans are driving less for holiday travel this summer, which could be a boost for local tourist destinations this Labor Day weekend.

Law enforcement beefing up patrols for holiday weekend (Sedalia Democrat)

Increased traffic and more intense law enforcement will greet motorists traveling city, state and county roads this Labor Day holiday weekend. The AAA estimates that nearly 34.4 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this weekend.

Low Turnpike Traffic Expected Over Holiday Weekend (WMTW Auburn)

High gas prices, a weak economy and a period of rainy weather combined to cut down on Maine Turnpike traffic numbers this summer, but that doesn't mean it'll be a cakewalk for motorists trying to reach their destinations over the Labor Day weekend.

Roads open over holiday weekend (Mohave Valley Daily News)

PHOENIX - Drivers who plan to head out on the state's highways over the Labor Day holiday weekend will get a break from improvement-related closures.

Holiday revelers put limits on travel (Macomb Daily)

The big travel news this holiday weekend will be easy to spot in the clear, blue sky because 8.1 percent fewer people plan to board an airplane for Labor Day travel.