The Great American Road Trip Blog

Long before highways crisscrossed the country or airports connected coast to coast, America grew through movement. People traveled rivers, wagon routes, rail lines, and dusty roads to build communities, exchange goods and ideas, and discover what lay beyond the horizon. Travel didn’t just shape our geography; it shaped our identity as a nation. Over the centuries, each new mode of transportation unlocked opportunity. Railroads knit together distant regions. The automobile expanded personal freedom. The Interstate System redefined mobility and… Read More

In 2026, the United States will celebrate a once-in-a-generation milestone: 250 years since the nation’s founding. It’s a moment to celebrate how far we’ve come, and an invitation to get out, explore the country, and experience the places and people that make America what it is today. That’s where The Great American Roadtrip begins. As the calendar turns to 2026, we’ll be traveling across the country, city by city, back road by back road, highlighting the communities that shape… Read More

Exploring the people, places, and ideas that move America forward. To love America, you have to see America. As we head into America’s 250th birthday, there’s never been a better time to rediscover the stories that have shaped our past and the innovations steering our future. Read More