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.
National Monuments and Memorials
Our articles on visiting the National Monument and Memorials in the US National Park Service
Craters of the Moon and City of Rocks
Southern Idaho is home to two geologic marvels: Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve and City of Rocks National Reserve. Both are a little bit off the beaten … Read more
Exploring Mono Lake – Gateway to Yosemite
When planning the itinerary for our visit to Yosemite National Park, we decided split our time between the east side and the west side. The west side, specifically the El … Read more
Visiting the Flagstaff Area National Monuments
Today is an important day. It’s June 8, 2017, the 111th anniversary of the Antiquities Act of 1906. The law gave the President of the United States the ability to … Read more
Two Days in Savannah
There is something truly seductive about the coastal South… The old homes, the moss-draped oak trees, the slowness of both the life and the cooking… It just sings… Just like … Read more
Alabama’s Little River Canyon
We finally got back on the road this weekend, headed to Little River Canyon and it felt great! We started this site with the goal to help average folks get … 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
Winter Road Trip Through the Western US
When most people plan a winter road trip they head south. And for good reason… winter weather can stop a road trip anytime. If you’re prepared and ready for the … Read more
National Parks Sites of the Great Plains
There’s a reason folks refer to the states in the middle of the country as “flyover states.” The states of the Plains are typically flat with a lot of corn … Read more