Across the Country Archives - Our Wander-Filled Life

One Day Exploring the Secluded Island of Vieques

October 1, 2024 by Grant

Vieques is a gorgeous island off the east coast of Puerto Rico, with secluded beaches, a small-town feel and plenty of ways to relax.

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Six Perfect Day Trips from San Juan

October 2, 2024September 24, 2024 by Bonnie

See the best of Puerto Rico without moving hotels. Choose from six great day trips from San Juan so that you can enjoy the island’s best activities and sights.

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The Perfect One-Week Caribbean National Parks Itinerary

October 2, 2024August 27, 2024 by Bonnie

A one-week Caribbean national parks itinerary, which outlines how to visit all six of the national park sites in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands.

A Complete Guide to Visiting the St. Croix National Park Sites

October 2, 2024July 23, 2024 by Bonnie

Get all the information you need to visit the St. Croix national park sites with our guide. Complete with details on each of the three parks and an itinerary.

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Day Trip to Cumberland Island National Seashore

June 25, 2024 by Grant

All of the information you need for a day trip to Cumberland Island, where you will step back into another, forgotten world, filled with beauty and quiet.

How to Visit Charleston’s National Parks (including Fort Sumter)

September 29, 2024June 18, 2024 by Grant

Charleston’s Fort Sumter is one of the most iconic places in American History and it humbling to walk where the Civil War began.

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Exploring South Carolina’s Captivating Congaree National Park

June 12, 2024June 11, 2024 by Grant

Often called a swamp, Congaree National Park is an exquisite bottomland old growth forest and is home to a plethora of wildlife and champion trees.

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What to Expect on a White House Tour and a Capitol Tour

May 14, 2024 by Grant

Taking a White House tour or a Capitol tour is a great way to experience Washington, DC but it takes a bit of preperation to make both happen.

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How to Visit the Washington, DC National Parks

September 29, 2024April 30, 2024 by Bonnie

If you are looking to visit all of the Washington, DC National Parks, we break down which parks to visit and how to get there. Free checklist included.

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9-Day Best of Texas Road Trip Itinerary

September 29, 2024February 20, 2024 by Bonnie

Ready to explore the Lone Star State? Our 9-day Texas road trip itinerary takes you from the coast to the heart of the state.