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… Continue reading “Gates of the Arctic National Park & Preserve – That’s Remote”…
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… Continue reading “Kolob Canyons, quieter side of Zion National Park”…
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… Continue reading “Returning to Cedar Breaks National Monument”…
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… Continue reading “Grand Canyon North Rim: The Quiet Side”…
Independence: Foundation of America Independence Day July 4, 1776 marks the date in history when the 13 colonies issued the Declaration of Independence, severing… Continue reading “Independence: Foundation of America”…
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… Continue reading “Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site: Not really a Fort”…
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… Continue reading “Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site”…
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… Continue reading “Glacier National Park: An International Gem”…
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,… Continue reading “America’s Newest National Park Unit: Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home”…
Chiricahua National Monument: Arizona’s Wonderland of Rocks We just visited the Chiricahua National Monument for our 4th time, and like most National Park Units, every visit offers… Continue reading “Chiricahua National Monument: Arizona’s Wonderland of Rocks”…