In 1941, two men dug into Arizona’s past and found a gold mine of history. Emil Haury, with his Harvard degree, teamed up with Julian Hayden, who learned archaeology in the field. They cut through 12 ...

Hawaii has long been a dream destination, but in 2025, the islands are rewriting the rules of tourism. From bold new fees to cultural stewardship, the state is reshaping how visitors experience ...

Count John Polereczky went from Hungarian nobility to Maine lighthouse keeper in one lifetime. Born in France, he fought for America as a Hussar during the Revolution, then settled in Dresden, Maine.

Edward Cope of Philadelphia and Yale’s Othniel Marsh paid fossil hunters like Charles Sternberg $300 to comb the area for ancient treasures. Their teams stole each other’s finds, broke bones they ...

Michigan’s Great Lakes shoreline is buzzing again, with small towns and coastal cities seeing a wave of renewed energy. From lively festivals to charming harbors and scenic dunes, these destinations ...

Life in Hawaii looks like paradise from the outside—but once you live here, you realize locals have their own set of quirks. What seems perfectly normal to islanders often leaves visitors wide-eyed ...

Idaho is home to some of the most breathtaking hot springs in the country, many of them tucked away in mountains, forests, and river canyons. Beyond the well-known spots, there are hidden pools that ...

Ohio might call itself the Heart of It All, but to outsiders, the habits here look more like the heart of pure chaos. What feels normal to Buckeyes often leaves visitors scratching their heads—or ...

Fort Jackson in 1862 saw the breaking point of human will. For twelve days, Union ships rained shells on the Confederate fort, turning it into a flooded hell. German and Irish immigrants from New ...

Planning a visit to Maryland’s National Heritage Area, but uncertain where to begin? With its meticulously preserved battlefields, architecturally significant towns, and scenic byways, coordinating an ...

Vermont isn’t just postcard pretty; it’s the undisputed capital of covered bridges. With more than 100 still standing, the state has the highest density of these historic wooden crossings per square ...

Charleston woke to cannon fire on September 13, 1862. Confederate General William Loring led 10,000 troops against Union Colonel Joseph Lightburn’s outmatched 5,000 men. These commanders shared an odd ...