Railroads were of great benefit to Douglas County at the turn of the last century, bringing easier access to goods and services, producing jobs and aiding tourism and immigration. Last week, the ...

Without the Great Northern Railway, there would be no Glacier National Park in Montana. The park was established north of the GN mainline, today owned by BNSF Railway. The Great Northern built its ...

WISCONSIN DELLS (WKOW) -- A Wisconsin Dells treasure used for both transportation and education observed its 75th anniversary Saturday. The Riverside and Great Northern Railway marked the milestone ...

Hidden away in northern Montana, this tiny town is home to intriguing museums and offers a yearly calendar packed full of fun ...

It’s the time of year when many people think of flowers and about getting ready for the impending gardening season. In Seattle, the Northwest Flower and Garden Show is underway through the weekend at ...

After more than two decades of work, a new documentary about James J. Hill, the founder of the Great Northern Railway, will premiere online later this month. Hill, whose nickname is “Empire Builder, ” ...

“The Empire Builder: James J. Hill and The Great Northern Railway” was released as a four-part documentary in September. (Minnesota State Historical Society) A Great Northern Railway advertisement for ...

Scams are becoming an everyday problem, hitting people from every direction - email, traditional mail, social media, and especially text messages. Known as “smi University of Montana sets campus ...