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Month: May 2016

Route 66: Abraham Lincoln’s Home in Springfield, Illinois

If you love Lincoln, you’re in luck: some of the nation's best Lincoln sights are in Springfield, Illinois, where he lived from 1844 to 1861. The city is rich in…

5 Best American River Rafting Guided Trip Outfitters

For guided river trips, Placerville is the whitewater capital of California’s Gold Country. From there, outfitters can take you to all three forks of the American River. Here's a round-up…

8 Best Rhode Island Beaches

Rhode Island may be tiny, but it contains over 400 miles of coastline, along which you’ll find over 100 public and private beaches. If sunbathing and swimming are on your…

Planning Your Time on the Schoodic Peninsula

World-class scenery and the relative lack of congestion, even at the height of summer, make the Schoodic Peninsula a special Acadia destination. Here's a look at getting around, the biggest…

Planning a Visit to Grímsey, Island of the Midnight Sun

Grímsey is a windswept and secluded island that is as striking in beauty as it is difficult to reach. Here are tips, advice, and more on planning a visit to…

Route 66 and the Negro Motorist Green Book

During Route 66’s peak, Sundown Towns made life hard for Black travelers. The Negro Motorist Green Book aimed to make travel easier by listing Black-friendly establishments. Here are the best…

Girl in the Blue Coat

Book review: Baldacci’s ‘Last Mile,’ Hart’s ‘Redemption Road’ serve up compelling characters

Ralph Pezzullo Explains Why the New Thomas Crocker Thriller Is Set in North Korea

Bird Walking

Bird Walking

Vista view from Kings Canyon Panoramic Point

6 Best Sights in General Grant Grove

Namesake sequoia General Grant Grove, the world's second-largest tree, tops the list of must-see sights in this area of Kings Canyon National Park. From incredible vistas to well-designed exhibits, here…

Pacific Coast Highway: 4-Day Southern California Road Trip

Starting from Santa Barbara, this 4-day southern California road trip itinerary follows the Pacific Coast Highway through Los Angeles to San Diego. You'll catch the must-see sights of the area,…