Our trips in the USA, no matter how we got there.
Mount Rushmore is more than just a grand carving of four presidents. It is representative of some of the most important events in the history of the United States. The sculptor, Gutzon…
Across the Country
Devils Tower is one of the most iconic landmarks in the US. From a holy place among many of the Plains Indian tribes to the first national monument and on to the…
When you first drive in, you wouldn’t think this would be a great place to go for a hike. It seems desolate. But there is plenty of hiking in Badlands National Park…
If you aren’t familiar with the term badlands, it might seem like an odd name for a National Park. Basically, it is a dry terrain formed by erosion from wind and water.…
It doesn’t matter how you look at it, this place is an oasis in southern Oklahoma. Whether it’s boating on the Lake of the Arbuckles, taking a dip in the spring-fed Travertine…
When people think of vacationing in Florida, they generally picture beaches and theme parks; not national parks. What you may not realize is that there are three national parks and a national…
When you first arrive, the Everglades seems like an endless sea of grass. But there is so much more to discover, like mangrove channels, tropical hardwoods and cypress holes and all of…
The American Civil War was a watershed moment in our country’s history. It asked the question, over four brutal years, whether our country could weather its most dire test. Appropriately, a great…
When visiting Biscayne National Park, your first goal should be to get out on the water. That’s because 95% of the park is underwater. Without your own boat, the best way to…
White Sands National Park is America’s newest national park and is easily one of the most unique places we have ever been to. While we have been to other sites dedicated to dunes,…