South East Express Team

Wikimedia Commons/Wikideas1 USS LST-325, Indiana Evansville built the ships that won World War II. Now one of them guards the city’s riverfront. LST-325 spent 75 years carrying tanks, trucks, and troops before finding its way back to its birthplace with the help of World War II veterans. Here’s the story of Indiana’s beloved floating veteran, … Read more

Shutterstock Fort McHenry, Maryland The walls of Fort McHenry have seen some things: British bombs, the birth of our national anthem, and two centuries of Baltimore life flowing past its harbor post. Today it’s still standing proud, telling its stories to anyone who stops by. Here’s what you need to know about Maryland’s most famous … Read more

Shutterstock Ocean Springs, Mississippi Ocean Springs knows how to mix up the perfect coastal cocktail: take laid back beach vibes, add a splash of serious art scene, and finish with fresh Gulf seafood. This small Mississippi town serves up big flavors and even bigger culture, without the tourist crowds. Here’s what makes Ocean Springs worth … Read more

Shutterstock The Wave (Coyote Buttes North) In the world of desert hiking permits, nothing comes close to The Wave. This rippled rock formation in Arizona’s Coyote Buttes North sees over 150,000 permit requests each year for just 64 daily spots. Here’s a quck guide to joining the lucky few who make it through. Shutterstock Advanced … Read more

Shutterstock Thorncrown Chapel, Arkansas Deep in Arkansas woods sits a church made almost entirely of glass. Thorncrown Chapel looks like it grew straight from the forest floor, all light and air and reaching branches. Locals call it the best thing Jim Reed ever built, and they might be right. Here’s the story of America’s most … Read more

Shutterstock The Devil’s Slide, Utah Two gray walls of rock run straight up a Utah mountain, looking like someone carved a giant water slide into the cliff. The Devil’s Slide isn’t the work of devils or humans. It’s pure geology, with a story that goes back to ancient seas. Here’s why this natural wonder stops … Read more

Shutterstock San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, Texas Most people know the Alamo, but it’s just one piece of San Antonio’s mission story. Four other missions line the San Antonio River, each with tales of Spanish priests, Native Americans, and the birth of Texas culture. Here’s the story of the missions that built Texas culture. … Read more

Shutterstock The Potash Road, Utah Down by the Colorado River, just outside Moab, there’s a road where old salt mines meet ancient art galleries. Potash Road might not make the tourist brochures, but this 17-mile stretch packs in more raw Utah than most folks see in a week. Here’s the scoop on this hidden desert … Read more

Shutterstock USS Joseph P. Kennedy Jr (DD-850) Among the waves at Battleship Cove floats a special piece of Kennedy family history. The USS Joseph P. Kennedy Jr served through three wars, rescued Mercury astronauts, and faced down Soviet ships. Here’s the remarkable journey of a destroyer that’s now one of America’s most important naval museums. … Read more