Complete Guide to All 27 State Park Passport Programs (2026)
Unlock the secrets of state park passport programs with our comprehensive guide covering 27 different states.
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National Park Passport Stamps: The Ultimate Guide
Learn about collecting National Park Passport Stamps, a low-cost way to remember your travels. Find out how you can start your collection of stamps today!
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Visiting Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site in Alabama
We were driving from Atlanta to Mobile and needed a good stop along the way. Visiting Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site had been on my list, and the timing worked out — it was right off our route and we had some time to spare. What we found was a quiet, well-produced museum on an…
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Gulf Islands National Seashore Visitor Center: Davis Bayou Guide
The Gulf Islands National Seashore visitor center wasn’t what I expected when I pulled in on a gray December morning. I snuck away during a family trip for this morning excursion to check the place out quickly and pick up some passport stamps — but I didn’t that I would spend a solid chunk of…
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Ohio National Parks: Your Complete Visitor Guide (2026)
Ohio National Parks don’t always come up in conversations — but it probably should. The state holds 8 NPS-administered sites, and the range is genuinely surprising: ancient earthworks that predate written history, the birthplace of aviation, four presidential homes, a sweeping river valley national park, and a War of 1812 memorial sitting on an island…
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Visiting Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
Wait, there’s a Waterfall in New Jersey? I had a few hours while in the New York area, and Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park was on my list. I figured it would be a quick check-the-box kind of stop. Pull off the Garden State Parkway, grab a stamp, get back on the road. It…
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Tennessee National Parks: Your Complete Visitor Guide (2026)
Tennessee doesn’t get nearly enough credit as a national park destination. Most people think of Nashville & Memphis, Music city and BBQ when they hear the state’s name — which is fair — but Tennessee is also home to 13 National Park Sites. Tennessee National Parks are all free to visit, covering a range of…
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First Time Visit to MLK National Historical Park: Everything You Need to Know
If you are even in or around the great city of Atlanta, you site you should put on the list to visit is the MLK National Historical Park. I was at it alone, as my kids did not want to walk around in the cold and wanted to see dolphins at the Georgia aquarium. It…
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The Complete Guide to All 37 Civil War National Park Sites: Battle-to-Reconstruction Journey
As someone who’s been systematically visiting all 430+ National Park Service sites Civil War National Park sites represent some of the most powerful and educational experiences. I have exploring battlefields from Gettysburg to Stones River and walked the grounds where Lincoln once stood, and these sites provide more than history, they provide connection to our…
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First Time Visit to Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge
One amazing and out of the way places you can visit is the Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge. If you have ever been or planned to visit the Eastern Shore, this is a great place to pull off for a break, especially right after driving over the impressive the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel. Going…
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Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park Quick Visit Guide
I’ll be honest – I almost didn’t make it to Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park. After spending time at the Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument, I was running short on time and figured I’d have to skip this one. But with less than an hour to spare, I decided to make a quick…
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Types of National Parks: Complete Guide to All Parks
Most people think there are only 63 “national parks” in the United States. The truth? There are over 430+ different sites in the National Park System. Only 63 of them are officially called “National Parks.” The rest represent different types of national parks like National Monument, National Historic Site, National Battlefield, and about 15 other…
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Complete Guide to National Park Sites in Virginia: All 22 Sites Worth Visiting
I have lived in Virginia for a while and while I may be biased, I think it has it all, from Civil War battlefields to amazing mountain views. As a local who has explored all across the state, I can tell you that you will not be bored checking out the National Park Sites in…
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Harpers Ferry Battlefield Driving Tour: The Essential Guide
The Harpers Ferry Battlefield Driving Tour offers an excellent way to explore one of the Civil War’s most strategic locations at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. Unlike the more famous town of Harpers Ferry itself, this driving tour takes you through the surrounding hills and fields where Confederate General Robert E. Lee launched his first…
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Where Rivers and History Converge: Exploring Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
Looking for a National Park site that combines Civil War history with family-friendly hiking? Harpers Ferry National Historical Park delivers both and then some. We stood where the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers meet, watching a park ranger carefully adjust his monocular to track nesting peregrine falcons. This was just an awesome location that combines history…
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Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument: Discovering an Inspiring Legacy in Ohio
When I was planning my Ohio National Park road trip through Ohio, the Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument in Wilberforce, Ohio fit perfectly into my route. I was definitely going to stop – I needed that passport stamp! What I wasn’t expecting was how much I’d learn during my 30-45 minute visit to “Youngsholm”…
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Ultimate Monocacy National Battlefield Driving Tour Guide: Complete Family Experience
Sometimes the best family trips are the ones where you blend education with adventure, and the Monocacy National Battlefield driving tour delivers exactly that. During our recent spring break stay in Frederick, Maryland, we carved out an afternoon to explore this significant Civil War site, and it proved to be both enlightening and engaging for…
