Deena Bouknight

In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ we walk, run, or bike beside the historic Ohio & Erie Canal through Ohio’s Cuyahoga Valley.

The educational stroll through one of America’s oldest cities allows visitors to relive history at sites that led to the nation’s independence.

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit the home where the great abolitionist spent the last season of his life.

In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ a historic lighthouse built on a steep bluff is at the end of a paved trail on the island of Oahu.

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we spotlight a castle-inspired estate positioned on a promontory in Portofino, Italy.

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we tour a quiet, stately 17th-century estate of the British aristocracy.

Faith, perseverance, appreciation, and so much more can be strengthened during the dreaded, unavoidable activity of waiting.

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ a castle-like dwelling in Death Valley National Park fascinates visitors.

In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ discover a historic statue in Washington’s Lafayette Square that is often overlooked by passersby.

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we view a 19th-century skyscraper distinct in its Flemish Renaissance Revival style.