George Washington Birthplace National Monument
Visit to George Washington Birthplace National Monument and the Westmoreland State Park in Virginia.
2022 December Road Trip
Our stamp plan for our December Road trip to Florida and Georgia.
First Time Visit to Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
Check out our First time visit to Cumberland Gap National Historic Park. Check out the hiking, history, views and more!
Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area
Want to know a little bit more about the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area? Check out our review!
Exploring Stones River Battlefield on the Driving Tour
An overview of the Stones River National Battlefield. Check out the driving tour and some of the sites of the pivotal Civil War Battlefield.
An effort to make Andrew Johnson interesting
A walkthrough of the Andrew Johnson National Historic Site in Greeneville TN. The NPS provides a generous depiction of the 17th President of the United States.
Tennessee Road Trip
See how the Roaming Monk leveraged a Tennessee road trip to a family reunion and visit some national park sites.
Charles Pinckney National Historic Site (Video!)
A review and photos of the Charles Pinckney National Historic Site including a hi-speed walk around the house and property.
Obed Wild and Scenic River
A visit to the Obed Wild and Scenic River visitor Center near Wartburg TN, and the Lilly Bluff overlook.
High bridge and Appomattox NHP
An overview of a visit to Appomattox National Historic Park and High Bridge state park in Virginia.
Strolling through Congaree National Park in Spring
Visit Congaree National Park with us, on a high-speed walking tour of the boardwalk trail!
Quick Jaunt to Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
A visit to the home of the 26th President of the United States of America I only had a lunch hour during my recent trip to Long Island. Therefore, I was unfortunately not able to take in the tour of the house interior. I do have an affinity for Mr. Roosevelt, his life and work,…
My 2022 National Park Visit Results
Overall, for our first year of serious National Park unit visits, we covered a lot! Our travels brought us across 4 regions and we collected stamps at 44 new units. The big haul was a long weekend visit to Washington DC. I doubt we can maintain this pace, given the expanse and sheer number of…
Our 2023 National Park Objectives
We are already past the mid-point of January, and I have yet to set the Roaming Monk’s National Park visit objectives for the year. I really need to get on the ball! Sometimes the challenge of updating this site and balancing the other areas of one’s life can get a bit distracting. Looks like I…
Cutting edge 19th Century Artillery Technology at Fort Pulaski
A visit to Fort Pulaski National Monument! See an overview of the visit to this Civil War fort and it’s importance to military history.