Where to Sleep in Big Bend National Park
Big Bend National Park is not small. In fact, at about 800,000 acres, it is slightly larger than Rhode Island. Additionally, Big Bend is located in the southwest corner of … Read more
National and State Parks
We have been visiting national and state park sites since our very first trip together in 2009. Our love for visiting public lands is deep and often fuels our US travels. We even make a point to visit national parks when we visit other countries!
Driving the Dirt Roads of Big Bend National Park
It was shortly after lunch when we pulled off the pavement on to one of the dirt roads in Big Bend National Park. While the temperature was a balmy 71, … 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.”
Visiting Northeast Florida National Parks
Northeast Florida is not just the home of favorite beach destinations, like Daytona Beach and Amelia Island, but is also home to several National Parks sites exploring the varied history … Read more
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
Southwest Georgia 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
Revolutionary Carolina – Cowpens & Kings Mountain Battlefields
We needed a break from work, so we took a day off and headed to Gaffney, SC to visit National Parks sites #151 and #152: Cowpens National Battlefield and Kings … Read more
Yellowstone’s Old West Dinner Cookout
As we prepared for our fourth visit to Yellowstone National Park, we anxiously awaited returning to our “happy place.” We were looking forward to staying at Fishing Bridge RV Park … Read more