A few months ago we talked about the first of the “Big 5” National Parks in Utah – Canyonlands National…
Celebrating Memorial Day 2020
The great thing about our journey to see National Park Units is that during our trips across this great country,…
Badlands National Park: Worth Revisiting
We’ve been to Badlands National Park in South Dakota three times, so far, and each visit has been amazing. Not…
JFK’s Birthplace: A Tribute to Mothers
This Mother’s Day as we think of our mothers, we are reminded of how influential they are in making us…
Mission Possible: Tumacácori National Historical Park
Tumacácori National Historical Park is open! The National Park Service is still welcoming visitors to wander the mission grounds and…
America’s Last Stand: Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
Think of the American west and you might visualize huge grassy plains with bison roaming in huge herds. Or you…
Wright Brothers National Memorial: Testament to Ingenuity
Five years ago we were in Kitty Hawk to run the Flying Pirate Half Marathon, a scenic 13.1 mile run…
Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site
This Easter Sunday we thought it would be appropriate to talk about one of the oldest churches in the United…
Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
Talking about Steamtown National Historic Site last week reminded us of another national park unit nearby – the Allegheny Portage…
Steamtown National Historic Site: Relic of a Bygone Era
As we were out for a drive the other day, we waited at a train crossing – watching one of…