The Georgetown Loop Railroad faced a wild problem in 1879: how to link two towns just two miles apart but with a 640-foot cliff between them. Union Pacific’s Jacob Blickensderfer came up with a bold ...

When colleges shut their doors to women, Augusta Jane Chapin found another path. In 1864, she broke ground as one of ...

September in Virginia is ideal for exploring historic towns thanks to mild weather, fewer crowds, and vibrant fall scenery.

Wilkinson’s shady deals threatened to split Kentucky’s independence movement and pull the territory away from the United ...

The Cass Scenic Railroad offers one of the most classic fall experiences in the state. The ride takes you up Bald Knob, the ...

Hawaii passed the Masters and Servants Act on June 21, 1850, creating a system close to slavery. The law let plantations ...

Pocatello led attacks on wagon trains near Snake River in southern Idaho on August 9-10, 1862, killing ten white men. His ...

Washington’s trails in September often surprise wandering travelers with pops of late-season wildflowers that linger under ...

In 1914, James Deering was a man with a clock ticking. The rich bachelor had pernicious anemia and needed sun to live. So he ...

Thinking about New Mexico? Don’t. The Land of Enchantment will sweep you off your feet with desert sunsets, adobe charm, and food so addictive it has its own chile war. This “warning” list is really ...

Thinking about North Carolina? Don’t. The Tar Heel State will pull you in with smoky barbecue, Blue Ridge sunsets, and beaches so perfect they’ll make you forget about plane tickets to the Caribbean.

Thinking about New York? Don’t. The Empire State will overwhelm you with skyscrapers, waterfalls, bagels, and mountains that sneak up on you when you least expect it. This “warning” list is supposed ...