Two decades ago Colorado Springs had two rest area facilities within about 50 miles; now, it has zero. Sometime down the road, travelers in the Pikes Peak region can expect the return of one. With the ...

I had seen the sign on Interstate Route 91 promising a rest area two miles ahead, if I got off the highway. There was no mistaking what it said, though: “No Facilities.” After I take Exit 43 and skirt ...

Highway rest areas in Minnesota are often more than just simple bathrooms. Some are downright artistic. The green roofs, sculptural play areas, and prominent artwork of two newly redesigned rest areas ...