Sentinels of the Desert in Saguaro National Park There is only one place on earth where you can see a forest of Saguaro cactus – the Sonoran desert.… Continue reading “Sentinels of the Desert in Saguaro National Park”…
What does St. Patrick’s Day have to do with the Revolutionary War? Did you know that St. Patrick’s Day was the ONLY day that General George Washington gave his soldiers as a… Continue reading “What does St. Patrick’s Day have to do with the Revolutionary War?”…
New Mexico’s Hidden Gem – Chaco There are certain National Park Units that you have to go out of your way to get to, but most… Continue reading “New Mexico’s Hidden Gem – Chaco”…
Where was the US National Anthem written? Fort McHenry March 3rd is National Anthem Day. Like most, we were surprised at the circumstances under which the US National Anthem… Continue reading “Where was the US National Anthem written? Fort McHenry”…
Clam Chowder and National Park Units Sunday February 25th is National Clam Chowder Day, a day that makes us think about National Park Units in the… Continue reading “Clam Chowder and National Park Units”…
Celebrate President’s Day at a National Park Unit Originally established in 1885 in recognition of President George Washington, the President’s Day holiday is now viewed as a day… Continue reading “Celebrate President’s Day at a National Park Unit”…
Santa Monica Mountains: An Oasis in the City Many people visit the Los Angeles area to go to Disneyland, Knott’s Berry Farm, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Universal Studios, Venice… Continue reading “Santa Monica Mountains: An Oasis in the City”…
Grand Portage National Monument: small in area, but large in history Last week we talked about national park units in Minnesota. One of them, Grand Portage National Monument, is such an… Continue reading “Grand Portage National Monument: small in area, but large in history”…
National Park Units in the Superbowl State As we plan to gather with family and friends in front of our televisions this coming weekend to watch the… Continue reading “National Park Units in the Superbowl State”…
Trains, Planes and Automobiles As we were watching the Barrett-Jackson Car Auction last night, we thought about the role of the automobile and the place… Continue reading “Trains, Planes and Automobiles”…