With gas prices sitting at almost $4 a gallon, AAA predicts fewer Americans will travel this Memorial Day.

AAA says it's the first time this decade that the estimated number of travelers is expected to drop. The organization estimates 37.9 million americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this holiday, a decrease of nearly 360,000 travelers from last year.

The organization says many families are feeling the financial stress of record high gas prices and are adjusting their summer travel plans because of it.

Air fares over the holiday weekend are expected to rise about 8%.