It is the beginning of a new year; this time a new decade! That means it is time for you…
Castillo de San Marcos: America’s Oldest Fort
In the winter months, many folks from the north will make their way down to Florida to escape the ice…
Congratulations White Sands National Park
White Sands in New Mexico just became national park number 62. It was re-designated; up until December 2019 it was…
Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument
The Christmas season is upon us and it makes one think about the huge role that religion, and in particular…
Happy 100th Birthday Scotts Bluff National Monument
On December 12, 1919, President Woodrow Wilson dedicated Scotts Bluff National Monument – a testament to westward expansion. Located in…
Chamizal National Memorial: Changing River Changes Border
What happens when a river changes course? Think about the Mississippi, Missouri or the Potomac – large rivers that have…
Hovenweep National Monument: Native American Indian Heritage
In 1990, November was declared National Native American Indian Heritage month. This made us think about the units of the…
Minuteman Missile National Historic Site – a bygone era
When you look at the news today, it seems there are wars and conflicts all over the world. It makes…
El Morro: Oasis in the Desert
When you are traveling in the desert southwest, you quickly realize how rare it is to find reliable sources of…
Harriet Tubman – Veteran of the Underground Railroad
Last week we talked about how the movie “Current Wars” made us think about Thomas Edison National Historical Park in…