Something Seems Familiar
Our new home in Stehekin, Washington, is a treasure trove of history and natural beauty. Stehekin is a National Recreation Area, lovingly preserved by [...]
Hiking the Echo River Spring and Sinkhole Loop
Introduction: Are you a nature enthusiast seeking a unique hiking adventure? Look no further than the Echo River Spring and Sinkhole Loop, a hidden [...]
Exploring Mammoth Cave: A Sunny Spring Adventure with a Twist
As the weather warms up and spring blooms in all its glory, it's the perfect time to embark on outdoor adventures. One such adventure [...]
Abraham Lincoln’s Birthplace and Childhood Home
As history buffs, my wife and I were thrilled to embark on a journey to explore the life and legacy of one of America's [...]
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a breathtaking natural wonder in the Appalachian Mountains, spanning Tennessee and North Carolina. The park is known [...]
Horseshoe Bend Military Park
Andrew Jackson was elected President of the United States in 1828, and Alabama was admitted to the Union in 1819. What do these two [...]
The Everglades
The Florida Everglades; that name makes it sound like there are other everglades outside of Florida, but there are not. The Everglades are unique [...]
Cumberland Island
Opulence beyond reason and imagination. The wealth of the Carnegies was so great that they could not spend all their money, it seemed, no [...]
Guardians of Charleston Harbor
At the mouth of the Charleston Harbor, two forts stand guard once ready to defend the waterway. Fort Sumter's construction began in 1829, and by [...]
The place on the back of the nickel
I genuinely admire the accomplishments of Thomas Jefferson. His passionate text against the slave trade in the original draft of the Declaration of Independence [...]