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.
December Road Trip: Reconstruction Era NHP
Driving down south When we planned to visit family in Florida for the December holidays, it only made sense (at lease for me), to add a few stops along the way. Since we needed to stop over anyway to break up the drive, we might as well include a few visits to some NPS sights….
Off-Season Fire Island: Lighthouse & Beyond
I visited Fire Island Lighthouse, enjoying coastal drives and park history without the summer crowds.
Explore Shenandoah National Park: 2 Day Hiking Itinerary
Discover the beauty of Shenandoah National Park with our 2 day hiking itinerary. Immerse yourself in nature, hike, and create unforgettable memories.
Walking tour of Tidal Basin Washington D.C.
We made it to the last day of our trip, and the weather was still amazing (and hot). Check out Part 1 and Part 2 to get the complete weekend story! Spy Museum The kids were very excited to visit the International Spy Museum. Who am I kidding, we adults were as well! We arrived…
A One Day Walking Tour of Washington D.C.
Continuing their Washington D.C. trip, a family of four shares their first-day itinerary, exploring landmarks, memorials, and enjoying an escape room adventure.
Whirl Wind Weekend in Washington D.C. : Part 1
Our visit to Washington D.C. over the Labor Day weekend just ended and it was great! First, the weather was awesome. Second, the sites were not too busy, at least not initially. And finally, our feet did not fall off from all the walking, although they did hurt pretty bad at times. There was so…
Visit to Fredericksburg National Military Park
I dropped my son off at Scouts BSA Summer Camp in Goshen Virginia in July. Since I was already in the area, I decided to take a long route home and fit in some visits to some National Park sites along the way. The focus on this day was the visit to Fredericksburg National Military…
Visit to Chincoteague and Assateague
Our son had the opportunity to join the Virginia Space Academy on Wallops Island near the NASA facility on the Eastern Shore this summer. It is a great program and allowed him to actually go on the NASA facility and partake in a number of STEM related activities. As a result, we had the opportunity…
Short Visit to Petersburg National Battlefield Park
On a very hot May day that ran into the upper 90’s, I set out on a trek to visit the Petersburg National Battlefield Park. I only had but a limited time, noon to 4pm, to squeeze in the visit along with a side visit to the Richmond Battlefield Park before having to return back…
Explore San Juan: A First Timers Guide
Learn how to visit San Juan as a first timer. See the National Historic Site and collect the San Juan National Park passport stamp to remember your trip!
A One Day Visit to Fort Monroe National Monument
We visited Fort Monroe National Monument, enjoying the Casement Museum, the historic Lincoln Gun, and ended their trip at Deadrise after a sunny day.