The Statue of Liberty served as a beacon of hope to millions of European immigrants, who arrived in the New York Harbor by boat in the 19th and 20th centuries and continues to serve as an international symbol of freedom and democracy. As the child, grandchild and great grandchild of people who came to America …
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Edisto Island is an oasis of barrier island fun just south of Charleston, SC. The beach at Edisto goes on for miles and offers vivid sunrises that reveal a treasure trove of seashells and, if you’re lucky, the occasional shark’s tooth. Since it’s a bit off the beaten path and takes about an hour to …
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Olympic National Park is a huge playground of different ecosystems, amazing views, challenging terrain and fun local activities. Depending on where you are traveling to within the park it can range from a 2 – 5 hour drive from Seattle. Because of the sheer size of ONP we found that a three day itinerary works …
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On one of my days in Olympic National Park, I headed out to a completely different and unexpectedly challenging hike along the Pacific coastland called the Ozette Loop Trail. Olympic doesn’t disappoint with the wide variety of ecosystems and this day brought me to old growth forest, wetlands, and a gnarly obstacle ridden beach. The …
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If you’re looking for a fun, free activity for your kids this summer, try a Junior Ranger program. You can do them at most National Parks and many state parks across the US. We’ve done about 15 different programs over the past 5 years and despite getting older and they continue to be a hit. …
We have visited Gettysburg every year for the past 10 years and have enjoyed different activities each time. This itinerary spotlights the history that is so prevalent in this area, but also includes a day in nature because some of our favorite activities include spending time in nature. Gettysburg is a short hour and a …
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Gettysburg has welcomed nearly all of our nation’s Presidents to visit, but President Eisenhower chose to retire there after this presidency. His home is now available to tour as part of the Gettysburg National Military Park. The Eisenhower National Historical Site is set just outside of Gettysburg, on the outskirts of the Battlefield. The farm, …
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The Battle of Gettysburg took place on July 1, 2 and 3 in 1863. It was the bloodiest battle in US history and the moment that turned the tides for the northern troops. If you only have one day, you still have plenty of time to learn about the battle of Gettysburg. Start your day …
The Everglades’ sea of grass stretches as far as you can see. Spanning 1.5 million acres of specially protected wetlands, Everglades National Park is a perfect day trip from Miami, Fort Lauderdale or Naples, Florida and a great family-friendly activitiy everyone will enjoy. The Everglades is the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States and …
