Remnants of a Bygone Era in Kentucky: Discovering the Cumberland Railroad in Kentucky
On an early spring morning in southern Kentucky, I set out to explore the remnants of the Cumberland Railroad.
Dispatches from the road — personal essays, travel stories, and observations from two decades of exploring America's overlooked corners.
On an early spring morning in southern Kentucky, I set out to explore the remnants of the Cumberland Railroad.
This past weekend, I set out to explore three historic covered bridges in Union County, Pennsylvania.
McPherson’s Ford Bridge stands as a relic of 19th-century infrastructure.
On a sunny morning, I visited Clifton Forge, Virginia, to explore its railroading heritage and see what remained.
On a chilly winter afternoon, I explored the remnants of the Cincinnati & Whitewater Canal in Ohio with historian Jeffrey Jakucyk.
Hidden relics of the past are nestled along the winding Twelvepole Creek and Tug Fork in Wayne County, West Virginia.
Some of the last remaining Color Position Lights (CPLs) along CSX's Indiana Subdivision are being replaced in Indiana.
Two bridges span Big Walnut Creek near each other, but their fates have diverged—one has been preserved, while the other awaits further repairs.
On a chilly, foggy late autumn morning, I departed from my home in Indianapolis for a day-long journey through south-central Indiana.
The Sherman Minton Bridge has fully reopened after a multi-year rehabilitation.
On a warm November evening, I walked along Fall Creek to photograph three of Indianapolis' bridges.
This autumn, I had the opportunity to capture several historic bridges that define Indiana's charm.