We retraced iconic trips that help define our nation. Explore American Journeys.

Journeys have always defined the American spirit. From the earliest pioneering expeditions and nighttime escapes from bondage to the modern-day road trip, Americans are a people on the move – restless, ambitious and innovative.

To honor the nation’s 250th anniversary, USA TODAY and USA TODAY Network reporters are retracing some of the country’s most iconic journeys, taking you from the past into the present to explore, celebrate, and remember who we are as a nation.