Discovering Washington’s Island Parks
When most folks think of Washington, known as The Evergreen State, they visualize thick forests and snow-capped mountains. The peninsulas and islands of the state, like San Juan Island, are … Read more
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.
Eastern Washington National Parks Sites
The rolling, undulating hills of eastern Washington state are home to more than just farms, apple orchards and vineyards. The region is also home to three diverse National Parks sites … Read more
Visiting Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site
We stood over the campfire on a cold, blustery summer morning, sipping on authentic cowboy coffee, listening to tales of the cowboy life and gazing at the mountains beyond. This … Read more
Wall, South Dakota: An Oasis on the Plains
“Are we there yet?” If you’ve driven Interstate 90 across South Dakota, chances are good that either you thought this a couple of times or your kids said it a … Read more
Four Day Itinerary for Big Bend National Park
Looking to spend more than just two days in Big Bend National Park? This four-day itinerary will guide you through seeing all of the highlights plus more!
My Song of the Open Road
After assigning my students to create their own “Song of the Open Road,” I decided to use our trip to Big Bend NP to create “My Song of the Open Road.”
Exploring Virginia’s History Through Its Parks
From our beginnings as a country to some of its most brutal battles, Virginia has always played a huge part in our history.
New Jersey National Historical Parks
Our quest to visit all 50 states (and all the units of the National Park Service) finally took us to the New Jersey National Historical Parks. Like many people, we … Read more
Exploring the Intriguing Jimmy Carter and Andersonville National Historic Sites
Nestled along the back roads of southwest Georgia are two very different pieces of US history: the Jimmy Carter National Historic Site and the Andersonville National Historic Site. Both are … Read more
A Weekend in Central Arkansas
When you live in Georgia and you love the American West, you end up traveling across the country a lot. Our route west usually goes one of two ways: a … Read more