Dinosaur National Monument – more than just dinosaurs! Many people who visit the western United States focus their visits on the big national parks – the Grand Canyon,… Continue reading “Dinosaur National Monument – more than just dinosaurs!”…
Returning to Zion National Park Many of the national parks are simply too grand to see all in one visit. The first time you go,… Continue reading “Returning to Zion National Park”…
Ford’s Theatre National Historic Site You probably are aware that Ford’s Theatre in Washington D.C. is the place where President Lincoln was assassinated on April… Continue reading “Ford’s Theatre National Historic Site”…
Kings Canyon National Park: More than Giant Trees Certainly the highlight of Kings Canyon National Park and neighboring Sequoia National Park are the giant sequoia trees. In fact,… Continue reading “Kings Canyon National Park: More than Giant Trees”…
Why visit the Grand Canyon in Winter? Most people visit the Grand Canyon during the summer. But once you’ve been there in the winter months you will… Continue reading “Why visit the Grand Canyon in Winter?”…
Chiricahua National Monument Pronounced Cheer-i-cow-a, this national monument is one of our favorites in Arizona. Truly a hidden gem. Very exciting for the… Continue reading “Chiricahua National Monument”…
National Historic Landmarks Since the 1930’s the United States government has recognized the historical significance of over 2,500 places by designating them to… Continue reading “National Historic Landmarks”…
Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument Someone asked us once: “Why did all Civil War battles take place in National Parks?” Of course they didn’t, but… Continue reading “Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument”…
Camp Nelson National Monument Camp Nelson National Monument in Kentucky is one of the newer national park units, established in 2018. Camp Nelson was… Continue reading “Camp Nelson National Monument”…
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument is a bit unremarkable. Declared a national monument by President Obama in 2013, it… Continue reading “Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument”…