In July 4, 1777 the Sons of Liberty set fireworks off over Boston Common and in Philadelphia the Pennsylvania Evening Post wrote “at night there was a grand exhibition of fireworks (which began and ...

But it's far from the only lighthouse in Rhode Island. While Michigan has the most lighthouses in the United States, with ...

Beaches might be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about Florida or California but likely not when contemplating Iowa, Nebraska, or the Dakotas. Yet every state has stellar beaches.

From Old Port's seaside restaurants to Maine's oldest lighthouse, discover New England's coastal charm in Portland, Maine.

Among the most popular stretches of sand are The Cove, a lively spot with wide shores and calm waters; Poverty Beach, known ...