Every November, America hits the road. Whether it's families heading home, friends gathering for "Friendsgiving," or travelers chasing a long weekend getaway, the nation's interstates see some of their heaviest use of the year. In fact, AAA estimates that over 80 million people travel more than 50 miles  during Thanksgiving week, with the majority traveling by car. That makes the week leading up to Thanksgiving one of the most congested—and dangerous—times for highway travel.

Once roads were more developed, people needed a place to rest. There are few things more distressing than sitting for hours and realizing...

Maine's pioneering spirit shaped America in profound ways. As the nation's shipbuilding powerhouse for over 60 years, Maine crafted vessels that connected global trade routes and strengthened the U.S. Navy. Not content with maritime innovation alone, the state revolutionized land transportation by building New England's first superhighway and inventing the modern donut. From coastal shipyards to modern highways, Maine's legacy continues to influence American today.

In the last blog post, I gave both a haunted and historical road trip down I-95 from Maine to Florida. For believers of the supernatural,...