Mid-Atlantic Archives - Our Wander-Filled Life

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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.

National Parks of Maryland and Delaware

February 20, 2024July 11, 2023 by Bonnie

Coverage of the national park sites in Maryland and Delaware, including national historic sites, battlefields and a national seashore.

Exploring the Western Pennsylvania National Parks

September 5, 2023December 13, 2022 by Grant

Western Pennsylvania National Parks tell several compelling stories of American history, highlighting tragedy, ingenuity and courage.

3 Civil War Road Trips Through the National Parks

September 29, 2024March 10, 2020 by Grant

Looking to experience the War between the States? These Civil War road trips will take you to every major site run by the National Park Service.

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New England National Parks Road Trip Itinerary

May 19, 2024December 17, 2019 by Bonnie

Looking for a New England national parks road trip? Our 38-day RV road trip itinerary takes you to all the NPS sites in New England.

Our Wander-Filled Life 2018 Year in Review

2018 – Our Year in Review

February 22, 2024December 27, 2018 by Grant

It’s been a great 2018 for Our Wander-Filled Life. We experienced some amazing sites throughout the US and had brief jaunts to Mexico and Canada. From Jamestown to the Manhattan … Read more

New Jersey National Historical Parks

September 5, 2023January 8, 2018 by Bonnie

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

Gettysburg – The Defining Battle of the Civil War

February 22, 2024July 10, 2016 by Grant

As a guy, there are certain obvious signs you have one helluva wife. Chief amongst those signs is her willingness to sit through all four hours of the movie Gettysburg the night … Read more

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Exploring Saratoga and Fort Stanwix plus Adirondack Park

November 16, 2024June 16, 2016 by Bonnie

Upstate New York is home to two Revolutionary War sites: Saratoga National Historical Park and Fort Stanwix National Monument. Both of these National Park sites are located at the southern … Read more