In search of America's best French fries

If you will be near one or more of these towns this summer, you may want to sample these fries while you are there.  Even though the name may sound foreign-inspired, French fries are about as American as any food can be — they're deep-fried, they're the quintessential vehicle for ketchup (America's favorite condiment, hands down), and they're made from one of the country's most bountiful crops, potatoes. However, while French fries are so popular in the U.S. that they can be found on most menus,  Go there...

What To See And Do In Yellowstone This Summer

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) — Old Faithful likely comes to mind when you think of Yellowstone National Park. And it's certainly worth seeing, along with other geysers. But the geysers are just the start of what Yellowstone offers: hiking, biking, camping, fishing, wildlife-spotting and more. If the park were its own state, it would be larger than both Rhode Island and Delaware.   Go there...

The 11 People You Don't Want To Go On A Road Trip With

Ittttttt's ROAD TRIP SEASON! We can't wait to jump in the car or RV and explore the country with the music on and the wind blowing through our hair.

But who you bring along on your adventure is a tough decision to make.

To avoid a disaster trip where all you want to do is punch your friends in the face, follow our guide to the 11 people you shouldn't invite on your next road trip.  Go there...

The Happiest States In America Might Also Be The Prettiest

Last week, Gallup released the results of a poll asking Americans how they feel about living in their home states. The results left us with one thought -- a pretty state is a happy state.

You see, the states with the largest percentage of residents who believe their state is the "best or one of the best places to live" also happen to be the states with some of the grandest, most beautiful natural scenery in America. They're the states we'd love to visit any day.   Go there...

8 Underrated Beer Cities

Any bona fide beer geek already knows they can find a great brew in Denver,Portland, Oregon, and Dublin. But if you've already tapped the keg on these well-known beer cities, perhaps you and your taste buds are ready to explore a new frontier (with someone else behind the wheel, of course). "You can get beer just about everywhere,"...  Go there...

Colorado Is The Most Magical State In America

There's a reason "Rocky Mountain High" is one of Colorado's official state songs. Because regardless of your feelings on legalized pot, Colorado will leave you feeling absolutely magical.

If you're an urbanite, a mountaineer, a ski bum, a history nerd, an outdoor adventurer... you get the point... there is something for you in Colorado.   Go there...

Visit these baby zoo animals around the USA

Spring is here, and so are plenty of adorable arrivals at zoos across the country. From baby alligators to panda cubs to zebra foals, there's cuteness to be found in nearly every state. Here are 15 of the most charming little critters to put on your to-see list this summer.   Go there...

Scenic trails that showcase the best of America

A seemingly endless series of storms turned much of the U.S. into a nation of shut-ins this past winter, so it comes as more than just a breath of fresh air that the mercury is beginning to rise above freezing: it's an invitation to dig those hiking boots out of the closet and hit the trails.
For hundreds of people this time of year, that trail begins in Springer Mountain, Ga., and ends some 2,180 miles later on the top of Mount Katahdin in Maine.  Go there...

10 most popular national parks by Facebook check-ins

It used to be so laborious to tell friends and family where you were traveling. Schlep an address book on the trip, buy postcards and stamps, find a mailbox. Ditto for photos, where you were always many steps away from showing off a prized picture.

No more. Social media sites and location-based services offer instant gratification, and few groups take better advantage than travelers.   Go there...

6 Unforgettable North American Road Trips

Nothing builds bonds in a family more than road trips. Confined to a car or rv with your wife and kids is a perfect time to talk and really get to know them and when you get to your destination, it's time to make memories that will last a lifetime. Here are 6 road trips you can take with the family today.  Go there...

White House opens door to tolls on interstate highways, removing long-standing prohibition

With mounting pressure to avert a transportation funding crisis this summer, the Obama administration on Tuesday opened the door for states to collect tolls on interstate highways to raise revenue for roadway repairs.

Contained in the proposal is a four-year $302 billion White House transportation bill that would reverse a long-standing federal prohibition on most interstate tolling.  Go there...