Rosie the Riveter / World War II Home Front National Historical Park
We have all probably seen the images of Rosie the Riveter, a national symbol during World War II encouraging everyone…
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John Muir National Historic Site
John Muir National Historic Site in Martinez, California, is not a large national park unit, but an important one for…
Eugene O’Neill National Historic Site
Eugene O’Neill National Historic Site in Danville, California, is a tribute to the first American playwright to be granted a…
Pinnacles National Park: Our Number 63
We did it… we have now visited all 63 of the National Parks in the United States, including all of…
Devils Postpile National Monument
The remains of a lava flow some 100,000 years ago formed what today is referred to as Devils Postpile National…
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
Recently we had the chance to visit Whiskeytown National Recreation Area near Redding, California. Established in 1965 by President John…
Death Valley National Park: Always More To Discover
We have been to Death Valley National Park in California at least a half a dozen times and thought we…
Scary Places: Lava Beds National Monument
When we think of scary places on Halloween, our thoughts turn to bats and dark caves. In our travels to…
Out on the Box: Castle Mountains National Monument
If you want to get away from it all and experience the solitude of the Mojave Desert, consider Castle Mountains…
Sequoia National Park: All about the Trees
Last week we talked about Kings Canyon National Park and how it is not only about the giant trees. This…