7 Quirky American Towns You’ll Want to Visit
By Daisy Urgiles3 min read
These small locales might not be well-known, but each have something special to offer.
Travel
To travel is to see the world for the big place it is. Embrace travel as an opportunity to expand your worldview and your attitude–not to mention your appreciation of everything you love about coming home.
Greetings from Madison, Indiana
Residents share info about and express their pride in Georgetown, Madison’s historic Black neighborhood that was a active stop on the Underground Railroad.
A Kenyan Christmas: Hot Weather, Elaborate Costumes and a Live Elephant
By Edwina Perkins5 min read
The family was on a mission trip in Africa for the holidays. Could they find joy and embrace new traditions so far from home?
Greetings from Small-Town America: Leavenworth, Washington
By Catherine Madera2 min read
This Washington mountain town, modeled after a Bavarian village and home of the Nutcracker Museum, attracts millions of visitors—at Christmas and all year round.
Greetings from Leavenworth, Washington
Residents of Leavenworth, Washington, share what’s special about their hometown and why it attracts many thousands of visitors each year who are drawn to its Alpine atmosphere during the Christmas season.
Oberammergau’s Passion Play Resumes in 2022
By Edward Grinnan3 min read
Delayed by Covid, an Alpine village continues its theatrical tradition of depicting the final days of Christ.
Greetings from Small-Town America
In this series of videos, we visit unique and inspiring small towns across American. Up for a virtual road trip? Join us!
Greetings from Small-Town America: Round Top, Texas
By Roberta Messner3 min read
Twice a year, this tiny central Texas town becomes the antiques and vintage treasures capital of the world.
Greetings from Round Top, Texas
Residents of the tiny central Texas town that twice a year is a major destination for those who love antiques share what makes Round Top special.
How a Childhood Swimming with Dolphins Led This Conservationist to Her Mission
By Alina Larson3 min read
Alison Teal is determined to protect dolphins and the ocean they call home.
5 Health Benefits of Hiking
By Holly Lebowitz Rossi3 min read
You don’t have to be a backcountry pro to benefit from time in the great outdoors.
How Guideposts Readers Can Spread the Love
By Edward Grinnan3 min read
If you don’t save your issues of the magazine, consider doing this.