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Melissa Catherine

Staff Writer

AMAC Staff Writing since 2026

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Nov 3, 2026

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Travel & Lifestyle

10 Historic Sites Every American Should See 

From Independence Hall to Pearl Harbor, these 10 historic sites tell the American story where it actually happened, with what to book ahead, how much time to plan, and where to stay.

Nov 3, 2026

Travel & Lifestyle

Route 66 Turns 100 – These Iconic Stretches Are Still Worth Driving

Route 66 turns 100 on November 11, 2026. Here’s how America’s most famous highway was born, how the interstates replaced it, and the three stretches still worth driving in Oklahoma, the Texas Panhandle, and northern Arizona.

Oct 31, 2026

AMAC Travel

Visiting Machu Picchu – South America’s Famous “City in the Clouds” 

Machu Picchu, Peru’s famous “City in the Clouds,” draws about 1.5 million visitors a year, and seeing it now takes more planning than ever. Here’s what to know about tickets, altitude, and getting there before you go.

Oct 28, 2026

AMAC Travel

Where to Go and Where to Skip This Winter as El Niño Reshapes the Weather 

El Niño is reshaping winter weather across the country. Here is where to go, where to skip, and when to book.

Oct 23, 2026

AMAC Travel

Exploring America's Newest National Park 

Chiricahua in southeastern Arizona became the country’s 64th national park this week. It’s free to enter and small enough to see in a day or two, and you can drive to its best views without hiking. Here’s when to go, where to stay, and which trails are worth your time.

Oct 22, 2026

AMAC Travel

The New Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library: Planning a Visit to Medora, North Dakota

Fall brings smaller crowds, a new exhibit, and a free park day on Roosevelt’s birthday to the new presidential library in Medora, North Dakota.

Oct 19, 2026

AMAC Travel

What to Know Before You Visit the Vatican

From booking Museums tickets 60 days out to avoiding the Wednesday morning Basilica closure, here’s how to plan a Vatican visit that goes smoothly.

Oct 15, 2026

AMAC Travel

The California Muir Knew: Following His Life Through the Sierra

John Muir arrived in California in 1868 with no plan beyond walking toward the mountains. Follow his life from the Yosemite sawmill to the Hetch Hetchy fight he lost, and see what remains of the places that shaped him.

Oct 9, 2026

AMAC Travel

10 American Ghost Towns Frozen in Time and How to See Them

Just in time for Halloween, here’s a rundown of 10 of the best-preserved ghost towns in America, and the best way to experience them all. 

Oct 7, 2026

Travel & Lifestyle

10 Underrated Midwest Towns Worth the Detour

Ten small towns across nine states that rarely make a Midwest itinerary, each worth a full day on its own.

Sep 30, 2026

Travel & Lifestyle

STUDY: One Walk in the Woods Can Boost Your Immune System for a Month 

A study out of Japan found that a few days spent walking through the forest can boost immune function for up to a month. Here's the research, and where to try it.

Sep 25, 2026

AMAC Travel

New Program Let’s Some Travelers Access Airport Gates Without a Boarding Pass

For the first time since 9/11, TSA PreCheck holders can walk to the gate without a flight, now at 13 airports. Here's how Gateside works, where it's available, and what to know before you apply.

Sep 23, 2026