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!
An overview of a visit to Appomattox National Historic Park and High Bridge state park in Virginia.
Discover the beauty of Shenandoah National Park with our 2 day hiking itinerary. Immerse yourself in nature, hike, and create unforgettable memories.
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…
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…
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…
