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Summer travel season is underway, and heritage travel is gaining momentum as more Americans seek meaningful experiences rooted in their family history, especially as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary. In a recent interview with USA TODAY, Ancestry Corporate Genealogist, Crista Cowan shared how family history research can help travelers build deeper connections to the places and stories that shaped their families. “Your research can become the roadmap for a truly meaningful travel experience,” Crista explained. Family trees provide the foundation, while DNA insights can reveal ancestral origins and help identify places where family members may have lived over the past 200 years. Whether you're planning a trip across the country or across the globe, exploring your family history can transform travel from sightseeing into deep family discoveries. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/exmqXeHz #HeritageTravel #FamilyHistory #Genealogy #Travel