Hot Springs National Park celebrates 100 years
First protected by the federal government in the mid-1800’s, the hot springs of Arkansas were known for their healing properties.…
Zion National Park: Number 5 of the Big 5
Some places hold a special place in your heart because of when you visited, who you were with or what…
NPU #1: Mesa Verde National Park
Every journey has a beginning, you just may not recognize it at the time. In our case, Mesa Verde National…
New Mexico treasure: Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument
Many travelers drive through New Mexico, only stopping at the main cities – Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Las Cruces – rarely…
Fort Davis National Historic Site
What made us think of writing today about Fort Davis National Historic Site in Texas? Maybe when the days are…
Castle Clinton National Monument – Place of Many Uses
No, this is not named after former President Clinton. We didn’t know this, or anything about the place, until we…
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
Recently we revisited Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, Arizona. Located not far from Phoenix, near present day communities of Casa…
Olympic National Park: Staircase
Olympic National Park in Washington is huge; protecting almost 1 million acres of wilderness ranging from temperate rain forests and…
Gulf Islands National Seashore: Happy 50th Birthday
Over the holidays, we were talking to each other about our favorite beaches. We love those long deserted seashores where…
63rd National Park: New River Gorge
Congratulations West Virginia! Affectionately known as the “New”, the spectacular New River Gorge in West Virginia has been protected since…