Hailed as the “Lady Engineer” who “took the pain out of the train,” Olive Wetzel Dennis made her lasting mark on passenger ...

The Great American Rail-Trail will cross the entire country when completed, but one of the most epic sections has already ...

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“Golden State: The Making of California,” which arrived in stores in February, tells the story of the state from the first European ... of the transcontinental railroad, natural beauties ...

As Michael Hiltzik considered writing a new chronicle of California, he examined the region’s past five centuries in search of a fresh perspective. “I pitched it as a look at what California ...

Lincoln’s first connection to Idaho ... He also signed the Pacific Railroad Act, authorizing the construction of the transcontinental railroad. This law, Leroy said, connected free states ...

For those seeking quirky attractions, the Koester House Museum and Gardens reaches peak appeal in spring. This perfectly preserved Victorian mansion opens its formal gardens to visitors, showcasing ...

Technically Speaking" offers a chance to see fascinating iterations on a favorite work, and recent gifts to the museum's ...

Domestic cats first stepped paw in China more than a millennia ago, a new study has found. Their route in? Quite likely, the ...

The Maryland Department of Transportation launched an interactive virtual museum, showcasing finds from where Ben Ross lived ...

The last interurban car left the Illinois Terminal Railroad's Alton depot in March 1953, marking the end of the electric car ...

The 34-mile Adirondack Rail Trail—for cyclists, hikers, and birders—winds through open wilderness while connecting scenic ...