U.S. DOT’s Explore250 App Redefines Road Trips for America’s 250th Celebration
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary in 2026, national celebrations are expanding beyond parades, speeches, and commemorative events. The Department of Transportation has chosen a distinctly modern approach—one that blends infrastructure, technology, and cultural storytelling into a single digital experience. The launch of the Explore250 mobile application represents a significant evolution in how Americans are encouraged to engage with their nation’s history, geography, and transportation networks. Rather than framing the anniversary as a static moment in time, Explore250 invites citizens to experience history dynamically, through travel. The app transforms highways into narratives, road trips into curated journeys, and … Read more