Chiricahua National Monument Pronounced Cheer-i-cow-a, this national monument is one of our favorites in Arizona. Truly a hidden gem. Very exciting for the… Continue reading “Chiricahua National Monument”…
National Historic Landmarks Since the 1930’s the United States government has recognized the historical significance of over 2,500 places by designating them to… Continue reading “National Historic Landmarks”…
Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument Someone asked us once: “Why did all Civil War battles take place in National Parks?” Of course they didn’t, but… Continue reading “Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument”…
Camp Nelson National Monument Camp Nelson National Monument in Kentucky is one of the newer national park units, established in 2018. Camp Nelson was… Continue reading “Camp Nelson National Monument”…
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument is a bit unremarkable. Declared a national monument by President Obama in 2013, it… Continue reading “Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument”…
Huffman Prairie Flying Field Recently we were flying out of Dayton, Ohio – the home of aviation. We had some time, so we decided… Continue reading “Huffman Prairie Flying Field ”…
Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site When in St. Louis visiting America’s most recent, and smallest, National Park (Gateway Arch National Park), you should stop by… Continue reading “Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site”…
Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park Less than an hour from St. Louis is the oldest permanent European community west of the Mississippi River, now preserved… Continue reading “Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park”…
Gateway Arch National Park We recently were in St. Louis at the National Park Travelers convention and visited Gateway Arch National Park with our… Continue reading “Gateway Arch National Park”…
Bryce Canyon National Park: Under the Rim Most visits to Bryce Canyon National Park are quite rightly centered on the amphitheater. You can’t go there without visiting… Continue reading “Bryce Canyon National Park: Under the Rim”…