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National Historic Sites and Historical Parks

Exploring our nation’s history through visiting our National Historic Sites and National Historical Parks of the US National Park Service.

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A Guide to Visiting Manzanar National Historic Site

February 24, 2025February 4, 2025 by Grant

Manzanar National Historic Site is the most complete of the WWII Japanese-American incarceration camps. Visiting it is a must for any American.

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How Much Does it Cost to Visit the Caribbean National Parks?

October 2, 2024September 10, 2024 by Bonnie

We break down our exact costs for visiting the six national park sites in the Caribbean to help you budget for your own bucket-list trip.

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The Perfect One-Week Caribbean National Parks Itinerary

October 2, 2024August 27, 2024 by Bonnie

A one-week Caribbean national parks itinerary, which outlines how to visit all six of the national park sites in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands.

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Visiting the San Juan National Historic Site in Puerto Rico

October 2, 2024August 6, 2024 by Bonnie

The San Juan National Historic Site is a must-see for anyone visiting Puerto Rico. Our guide will help you plan the perfect visit to this national park site.

A Complete Guide to Visiting the St. Croix National Park Sites

October 2, 2024July 23, 2024 by Bonnie

Get all the information you need to visit the St. Croix national park sites with our guide. Complete with details on each of the three parks and an itinerary.

How to Visit Charleston’s National Parks (including Fort Sumter)

September 29, 2024June 18, 2024 by Grant

Charleston’s Fort Sumter is one of the most iconic places in American History and it humbling to walk where the Civil War began.

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What to Expect on a White House Tour and a Capitol Tour

May 14, 2024 by Grant

Taking a White House tour or a Capitol tour is a great way to experience Washington, DC but it takes a bit of preperation to make both happen.

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How to Visit the Washington, DC National Parks

September 29, 2024April 30, 2024 by Bonnie

If you are looking to visit all of the Washington, DC National Parks, we break down which parks to visit and how to get there. Free checklist included.

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9-Day Best of Texas Road Trip Itinerary

September 29, 2024February 20, 2024 by Bonnie

Ready to explore the Lone Star State? Our 9-day Texas road trip itinerary takes you from the coast to the heart of the state.

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How to Tour the Exquisite San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

February 13, 2024 by Grant

San Antonio is steeped in history and there is nowhere in the city where that is better found than San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.

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The Authors

We are Grant and Bonnie Sinclair, a couple of 40-something teachers with a passion for travel. It doesn’t matter what kind: plane, train, boat or our trusty truck and camper. Together we have been to 21 foreign countries, 50 states and 290 units of the National Park Service since 2009.

We are Grant and Bonnie Sinclair, a couple of 40-something teachers with a passion for travel. It doesn’t matter what kind: plane, train, boat or our trusty truck and camper. Together we have been to more than 20 foreign countries, all 50 states and 300+ units of the National Park Service since 2009.

Our Book

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Looking for an RV travel guide for yourself or a friend? Check out our book, Moon USA RV Adventures. This book covers 25 routes across the country. These routes include driving directions and attractions, as well as restaurant and campground recommendations.

We designed these routes to highlight some of this country’s best sites and made a point to take all of the legwork out of planning an excellent vacation to see these wonders.

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  • US Travel
    • New England
    • Mid-Atlantic
    • South
    • Great Lakes
    • Plains
    • Rockies
    • Southwest
    • West Coast
  • National and State Parks
    • National Parks and Preserves
    • National Monuments and Memorials
    • National Historic Sites and Historical Parks
    • National Recreation Areas
    • National Battlefields and Forts
    • National Parkways
    • National Rivers
    • National Seashores and Lakeshores
    • State Parks
    • Foreign National Parks
  • RV Life
    • RV Destinations
    • RV Gear and Advice
  • International Travel
    • Europe
    • Caribbean and Central America
  • Cruise Travel
    • Port Reports
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  • Travel Advice
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  • About Us
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