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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Looking for some family hikes near Washington D.C. that combine stunning views with rich history? You can find the Best Family Hikes at Catoctin Mountain Park in Maryland! It delivers exactly what you need, some well-maintained trails, breathtaking views, and some fresh air to keep both kids and adults interested throughout the day. Essential Information…
Walking Civil War battlefields at Manassas was incredible! Two auto tours, free admission, passport stamps, and the Stone House made this Virginia National Park site unforgettable. See our complete guide!
If you find yourself in Viriginia, check out all the things to do and see in this First Time Visit to Machicomoco State Park guide.
Check out ten of the best Hiking Trails at Antietam National Battlefield with this guide and learn about this pivotal Civil War battle.
One of the great early battles of the Civil War, Antietam is a must-see visit for any National Park visitor. This site is one of the most well preserved and contained Civil War battlefields in the National Park Service. Its major role during the Civil War and the impact it had on our collective history…
Visit the Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site and learn about an icon who made a difference in Richmond Viriginia.
Come with us on our and Visit Booker T Washington National Monument and learn about the impressive history of this historic site.
Visit to George Washington Birthplace National Monument and the Westmoreland State Park in Virginia.
Check out our First time visit to Cumberland Gap National Historic Park. Check out the hiking, history, views and more!
