Every state in the U.S. boasts its own towering peak, each one rising higher than anywhere else in the state. Have you ever ...

We visited four of the country’s “crown jewels” and found deep concern for the park system’s future among Americans of all ...

When the U.S. Constitution was ratified, Congress was granted power to establish post offices and mail routes — many along ...

But in 1832, people believed cholera was linked to intemperance and vice, which were thought to weaken the body. According to the prevailing miasma theory, it caused outbreaks once airborne.

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The least visited U.S. states have the least tourists, but they're also home to some of the country's most dazzling sights ...

With a tourism industry in the ascendancy, the Central American nation has plenty of diverse delights to offer ...

Yuma sits at the crossroads of Arizona, California, and Mexico, making it a melting pot of cultures and flavors. The Colorado River flows right through town, creating an oasis in the desert that begs ...

The dangerous heat waves currently plaguing the North American and European continents would be "virtually impossible" without human-caused climate change.

Guided tours of the historic National Academy of Sciences building offer a treasure trove of architecture, art, and stories ...

Train stations in the U.S. are more than just destinations for passengers to ride the rails—many are historic design ...