Step into what had once been a melting pot and a trading post on the old Mexican border.
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the USA
There are 24 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in USA. Learn about each one and be inspired to visit by travel writers who have been there.
Manzanar National Historic Site: Never Forget. Never Again.
Visiting the devastating Manzanar War Relocation Center, a Japanese internment camp from World War II.
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From Yuma to the Center of the World
I’m a morning person. My grandma loves to tell people that even when I was a baby I’d wake up smiling. A previous roommate had a no-talking rule until she’d showered, and Jim frequently tells me to slow down until he’s had a chance to wake up. So not only am I a morning person, …
A High School Full of Criminals – Yuma Territorial Prison
Step inside Yuma Territorial Prison, one of the most feared places in the American Southwest.
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The Legacy of Sanguinetti, Yuma’s Merchant Prince
Meet one of Yuma’s favored sons, an Italian-American who made a profound impact on the community.
A rainy day visit to Castle Dome Mine Museum
Enter the ghost town left by the longest-running mines in Arizona.
The Singing Road and Stuff Carved Into Rocks
Finding a Route 66 treasure and carvings from long ago.
Coronado and Jemez Historic Sites: Where the Past is Always Present
The Coronado Historic Site and Jemez Historic Site in New Mexico take you back in time, but they also help illustrate the Pueblo Indians of today.
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A Slice of Heaven in the Ozarks at Blue Jay Farm
Get away to this secluded retreat about two hours southwest of St. Louis.
History and Hospitality in Pulaski County Missouri
An overnight visit to Pulaski County, Missouri, is filled with history, hospitality, and the best fried pickles ever.
Centuries of Secrets at Cahokia Mounds
Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site preserves the history of an advanced pre-Columbian civilization.