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.”
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.
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
Macon Cherry Blossom Festival
Perhaps unbeknownst to many, Macon, Ga. is known as the Cherry Blossom Capital of the World. Each March, the city turns pink as the trees bloom. The city celebrates this … Read more
Southern Alabama National Parks and Gulf Islands National Seashore
Bonnie and I enjoy taking trips over most breaks, with Christmas being no exception. Last year (2015), we spent the entire two-week break driving through Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Utah and … Read more
Side Trips in Coastal New England
Coastal New England is home to a ton of small sites scattered throughout which are really cool to see but do not warrant a dedicated stay on the trip. One … Read more
Concord – Birthplace of the American Revolution
Of all the places we have visited in New England, Concord, MA might be my favorite. It’s not the most scenic nor does it have the best food. There wasn’t a … Read more
Visiting Roosevelt Campobello & St. Croix Island
Roosevelt Campobello and St. Croix Island international parks are some of the more remote National Parks sites in the country… Heck, one is in Canada!