Exploring the Black Hills in the Winter
On my first road trip out West back in college, the Black Hills was my first stop. The original goal was to watch the fireworks at Mt. Rushmore on the … Read more
Winter Travel
We love to travel over the winter. Here’s our favorite destinations and advice on having a successful winter trip.
Visiting Rapid City, SD in the Winter
As one of the biggest cities in South Dakota, if you’re looking to visit The Mount Rushmore State, Rapid City is a great place to start. We first visited this … Read more
Preparing for a Winter Road Trip
When you are a teacher or have school-aged children, you can’t pick and choose when you have vacations. One of our major breaks is the two weeks we get off … Read more
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
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
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