Noatak National Preserve: A Way of Life
When President Carter passed the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act in 1980, he wanted to be sure to preserve…
Gates of the Arctic National Park & Preserve – That’s Remote
We just returned from visiting Gates of the Arctic National Park & Preserve in Alaska. This was one of our…
Kolob Canyons, quieter side of Zion National Park
We have to admit that we were hesitant to go visit Zion National Park this year because we have heard…
Returning to Cedar Breaks National Monument
Some national park units are worth revisiting, multiple times. We certainly feel this way about Cedar Breaks National Monument in…
Grand Canyon North Rim: The Quiet Side
Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona is an absolutely amazing place, no matter when or where you go. We have…
Independence: Foundation of America
Independence Day July 4, 1776 marks the date in history when the 13 colonies issued the Declaration of Independence, severing…
Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site: Not really a Fort
Not knowing any history about the place before we visited Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site in Colorado, we were…
Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site
This week, the federal government declared the first new federal holiday since 1983 when President Reagan made Martin Luther King…
Glacier National Park: An International Gem
When the temperatures start to soar, a trip to Glacier National Park in Montana may sound like the perfect get…
America’s Newest National Park Unit: Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument in Jackson, Mississippi is the latest national park unit authorized on November 9,…