America has some of the world’s most breathtaking landscapes — but you can’t always appreciate them from behind the wheel of a car, eyes glued to the road. The best vantage point? Through the ...

Kentucky's Red River Gorge is a playground for adventure-seekers. Red River Gorge is a federally designated geological area in Eastern Kentucky, about an hour east of Lexington. Food in the area is ...

There's no better way to take in Wisconsin's dazzling fall colors than from the comfort of a vintage train car. As the leaves turn brilliant shades of crimson and gold, this scenic ride winds through ...

Cruising the Great Lakes is a nice way to see some quiet beauty across North America. With five lakes and countless shorelines, every route offers a different kind of charm. From towering cliffs to ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...