From daring solo hikes on either coast to tales of community on the road, explore our great nation in these 10 nonfiction ...

There is something quietly disorienting about standing in the middle of a high desert and realizing the ground beneath your ...

As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its independence, The Associated Press continues to bring customers and audiences a yearlong editorial ...

As America begins celebrating its 250th anniversary, many people are looking beyond a traditional Fourth of July vacation in favor of experiences that connect them with the nation's history.

"[W]e do not take a trip; a trip takes us." - Travels with Charley: In Search of America by John Steinbeck In 1960, American novelist John Steinbeck set out with his dog Charley in a camper on a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. "America's Founding" tells the nation's origin story of how our democracy was born. Sarah Winski is the Senior Director of ...

On Jan. 30, Yale professor Lisa Lowe held a lecture titled “Colonial Histories of the Present,” which navigated America’s history of colonialism, slavery and discrimination to study how each evolved ...

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - With America’s 250th birthday just around the corner, now is the perfect time to explore the country’s most historical and culturally-rich destinations. Travel Expert Gabe Saglie ...

Ever heard of the TransAmerica Trail? No surprise if you haven’t. The under-the-radar route stitches together backroads and dirt tracks, creating an epic journey from coast to coast. The route is a ...

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