"For 16-year-old Billy Keen, this story started in Ogden, Utah, in the autumn of 1873, when he boarded an eastbound train," writes columnist Ross Eric Gibson. "Keen noticed a quiet man seated alone, ...

A calm, photogenic walk through gardens and forest trails by the river, the kind of place that makes you slow down and actually notice the season.

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Banner Elk sits in a high valley surrounded by some of North Carolina’s tallest peaks, creating a dramatic mountain setting. This small town has earned the nickname “Culinary Hot Spot of the High ...

Brick buildings from the 1850s line the main street, housing quirky shops and tasting rooms. The town sits in the heart of Southern Oregon wine country, so you can sample local vintages without ...