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[ September 18, 2025 ] Bono and the Edge to accept 2025 Woody Guthrie Prize for U2 on Oct. 21 in Tulsa Music
[ September 16, 2025 ] FAA proposes more than $3.1 million in fines against Boeing News
[ September 12, 2025 ] New Zealand Police managing protest in central Auckland News
[ September 12, 2025 ] U.S. airlines carried 88.6 million passengers in June, slightly below 2024 record News
[ September 12, 2025 ] Auckland protest moved to Auckland CBD after police warn of unsafe Harbour Bridge conditions News

Athens statue honors Ben Epps, ‘Georgia’s First Aviator,’ and his role in aviation history

August 27, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

While the story of Orville and Wilbur Wright is well-known, Ben Epps, who built and flew aircraft in the early 20th century, may not be as widely known.

A look at the ‘Little White House’ in Warm Springs, Georgia

June 26, 2025 Sightseers AI

When Franklin Delano Roosevelt went to Warm Springs for the first time in 1924 for polio treatment, it was the start of his long-tenured association with the city.

A 2022 view of the recreated Fort Nashborough in Nashville, Tennessee.

Nashville wasn’t always Music City; it was once a fort along the river

June 6, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

Long before it was known as Music City, Nashville was Fort Nashborough.

A view of the Gateway Arch in St. Louis.

St Louis’ Gateway Arch is a symbol of the country, not just Western Expansion

June 3, 2025 Sightseers AI

St Louis’ Gateway Arch isn’t just a symbol of America and the country’s Western Expansion. The nation’s tallest monument represents a remarkable engineering feat with a fascinating history.

Fort Jefferson: An unfinished masterpiece in the Gulf

May 30, 2025 Sightseers AI

It’s just 68 miles west of Key West, but Fort Jefferson feels like a million miles away.

Consider visiting Grapevine on the next trip to Dallas-Fort Worth

January 15, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is chock full of attractions. However, one community that many visitors might overlook is the historic community of Grapevine, with a main street that may be among the metroplex’s most charming.

Why you should consider a trip to Tucson, Arizona

January 3, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

Tucson is a true gem, but its draw is more than just the desert; it offers visitors outdoor adventure, rich history and a vibrant culture to explore.

Why you should visit the town you never thought about visiting

October 8, 2024 Todd DeFeo

When you think about it, there are so many small towns across America, and it would be hard to visit everyone.

A look at the Tulsa locations featured in Tulsa King

September 22, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Now that Season Two of Tulsa King is streaming on Paramount Plus, it seemed the perfect time to explore some of the locations featured in the hit series.

Why you should consider a trip to Springfield, Illinois

September 16, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Springfield is a city steeped in American history, but the one man who looms large over the city is the country’s 16th president.