Exploring the Western Pennsylvania National Parks
Western Pennsylvania National Parks tell several compelling stories of American history, highlighting tragedy, ingenuity and courage.
Mid-Atlantic
Trips to New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania
Our Favorite National Parks Hikes
These are our favorite National Parks hikes where we have found our nation’s history, staggering beauty and incredible animal encounters.
Civil War Road Trip Through the National Parks
Looking to experience the War between the States? This Civil War road trip will take you to every major site run by the National Park Service.
New England National Parks Road Trip Itinerary
When people think about National Parks, their minds typically wander to the western United States. And for good reason – that is where you find the dramatic landscapes of Yosemite, … Read more
2018 – Our Year in Review
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
Seven National Parks of Maryland and Delaware
Our winter visit to the one and only national park site in Delaware, First State NHP, and six very different sites in Maryland.
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
Dining at VOLT’s Table 21
As we have mentioned before, our tradition is to spend each anniversary in a different city. For our 6th anniversary in 2016, we did something really special: we ate at … Read more
Gettysburg – The Defining Battle of the Civil War
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
Three Days in the Adirondacks
When we first started planning this trip, from Atlanta to New England, I knew nothing about the Adirondacks. I had heard of the area, but that was about it. Honestly, … Read more