"A brilliant portrait of two American giants, Thomas Edison and Henry Ford, and America entering the automobile age, told through the fascinating but little-known narrative of the summer road trips taken by Edison and Ford"--

Psychology professor Jaime Kurtz applies the large and ever-growing body of research on happiness and decision-making to enhance the experience of travel. An avid explorer, study abroad instructor, teacher, and happiness researcher, Dr. Kurtz shows how anyone who has a vacation in his or her future can create the most meaningful, fulfilling, and joyful experiences possible. When the price of travel is daunting, getting the most "bang for your buck",...

A recounting of a family's wilderness and nature-oriented activities and travels.

Images of Oregon's coastlines and harbors, lush landscapes, wonderful wildlife, and local color

The National Public Radio archive presents a real-life collection of family vacation stories that whisk listeners away to distant and unusual lands