Exploring the Civil War Battlefield on the Auto Tour Route at Gettysburg National Military Park
Learn how to explore Gettysburg National Military Park from the comfort of your car on the Auto Tour Route.
Discover Soldiers’ Stories at the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center in Carlisle, PA
At the U.S. Army’s premiere historical research center, you’ll also discover a museum detailing the history of the Army.
27 National Park Sites to Learn About the American Revolutionary War
Want to learn about the Revolutionary War? These National Park Service sites are chocked full of museums, historical sites, and battlefields.
The Fascinating Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
My favorite presidential memorial in Washington, come to learn and be inspired by the life of Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
Why You Need to Spend a Weekend in Hammondsport, NY
I spent a week in Hammondsport discovering all the local eateries, wineries and breweries, things to do, and places to stay. This is why you need to do the same.
20 Favorite Travel Photos From Hammondsport, NY
These 20 photos will make you drop everything and book your next vacation in the quiet, charming little town of Hammondsport, New York.
A Day on the Gorge Trail at Watkins Glen State Park
The 1.5-mile Gorge Trail meanders through a 400′ gorge and along 18 waterfalls at the incredible Watkins Glen State Park in New York.
The Fascinating Connection Between It’s a Wonderful Life and Seneca Falls, New York
Every time a bell rings an angel gets his wings. Whether or not you’ve sat through the entirety of Frank Capra’s It’s a Wonderful Life you have probably seen or heard that line from the film. Since the premiere in 1946 the film has become one of the most beloved Christmas classics of all time. […]
Touring the Oldest Brewery in America in Pottsville, Pennsylvania
A nice lady from the gift shop helped me load four cases of Yuengling Premium into the back of my van. I was only a few hundred cases short of feeling like Smokey and the Bandit, but these were Christmas gifts so I was excited anyway. Loading up the beer at the gift shop was […]
A Day at Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington, D.C.
Everyone knows about the various Smithsonian museums along the National Mall in Washington, D.C. but did you know they also operate the National Zoo? This 163-acre park on a hillside is a thrill to explore with lots of animals from around the world. It’s fairly easy to reach the zoo and even easier to walk […]
Day Trip: Hiking Around the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C.
Maybe I shouldn’t use the word hiking to describe this little day trip in Washington, D.C. When I think of hiking, I picture the rugged terrain of the Appalachian Trail. Still, this is exactly what you can do around the Tidal Basin while exploring some monuments and memorials, enjoying the beautiful scenery, and learning about […]
Flying High at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C.
I was seven years old when Star Trek: The Next Generation premiered on television, introducing me to the stars for the first time. But even at seven years old, I had a sense of reality about me. I knew Star Trek wasn’t real, I knew the characters I loved so much were just actors pretending, […]