Where the country was reuntied
We had just a short time at Appomattox Court House, but it was well worth the stop. A great park ranger shared the details [...]
Independence HallPhiladelphia Pennsylvania.
We, the people! When 65 men came together to discuss what type of government should the newly formed country of the United States of [...]
The Coldest Winter on Record
Imagine being exhausted from four years of fighting and settling down only to experience the coldest and snowiest winter ever recorded. George Washington and [...]
Steam Town in Scranton PA.
Welcome to Steam Town USA! As a passionate train enthusiast, visiting this place was a dream come true. The rich history of the railroad, [...]
Saint Croix Island
Pierre Dugua, Sieur deMons, set sail from France in 1604. After crossing the Atlantic, he entered the Passamaquoddy Bay and headed upriver to a [...]
Official Members of the Cadillac Summit Sunrise Club
Yes, it was an early morning, and yes, it was definitely worth it. We left our trailer at 4:00 in the morning to make [...]
Saratoga National Battlefield
The French and Indian War (The Seven Years War) took place between 1756 and 1763. Although the battle at Saratoga was not a part [...]
Remember the Raisin!
As a long-time National Park geek, I try to search out the closest National Park to our current location. This time it was the [...]
Great things have been effected
by a few men well conducted.
While in Clinton, Indiana, for a few weeks, we took a Sunday drive to the George Rogers Clark National Historical Park in Vincennes, Indiana. [...]
Springfield, Illinois
I love National Parks! It has been not very pleasant to see the many locations I have wanted to visit closed due to Covid. [...]