Featured The C & O Canal runs for 184.5 miles from Washington, DC to Cumberland, MD The first idea for a canal was introduced as a bill submitted in 1774 to the Virginia governing body of the time by George Washington. His plan was to use the Potomac River as a means to move cargo, […]
Website: Yellowstone National Park Cost: $35.00 per car for a seven day pass RV, tent, and backcountry camping Lodges and restaurants in the park Hiking, scenic drives, fishing, kayaking/canoeing, swimming, wildlife/bird watching, hydrothermal features, etc. Snowmobiling, cross-country skiing in the winter, and less crowds When to go: anytime. Most crowded during the summer months. We recommend […]
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Porcelain Basin Yellowstone National Park website link: Yellowstone National Park Destinations: Norris Area and Canyon Village Area ⇒From the west park entrance, drive 14 miles east to Madison Junction. At Madison Junction, continue east/northeast past Gibbon Falls, then north past Artist Paintpots to Norris. It is approximately 14 miles from Madison Junction to Norris. Norris Geyser […]
Featured Bar Harbor sunrise The town of Bar Harbor sits at the edge of Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island, Maine. Incorporated in 1796, Bar Harbor was originally called Eden. In 1918, the name of the town was changed to Bar Harbor. From the top of Cadillac Mountain, a view of Bar Harbor, Frenchman […]
Yellowstone Lake Yellowstone National Park website link: Yellowstone National Park Destinations: West Thumb Geyser Basin and Mud Volcano Area ⇒From West Yellowstone, drive the 14 miles to Madison Junction. Here you can go north/northeast around the top of the lower loop or you can go south/southeast around the bottom of the lower loop. Either way, the […]
Featured Established in 1651 by Dutch settlers, the town of New Castle sits on the banks of the Delaware River. The historic district has been designated a National Landmark. We chose to visit because it is part of the First State National Historical Park, which has several sites between the northern border and Dover. We […]
Yellowstone National Park website link: Yellowstone National Park Destinations: Upper, Midway, and Lower Geyser Basins ⇒From Madison Junction, drive south for approximately 16 miles to Old Faithful. From Old Faithful, backtrack to Madison, stopping at the Midway and Lower Geyser Basins, then continue back to West Yellowstone. First stop: Old Faithful Ah, Old Faithful! Located in […]
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A yak eating yellow flowers! If you follow our posts, you’re already familiar with Quick Stops. Quick Stops are designed to give a nod to locations to which we can’t devote an entire post. The destinations are completely random and totally fun. Just get in the car and we will be on our way! First […]
The C & O Canal runs for 184.5 miles from Washington, DC to Cumberland, MD The first idea for a canal was introduced as a bill submitted in 1774 to the Virginia governing body of the time by George Washington. His plan was to use the Potomac River as a means to move cargo, however, […]
Featured Camden Harbor on Penobscott Bay Quintessential Maine. Camden is often referred to as the “jewel” of the coast, and now we know why. Could we live here? You bet. In a heartbeat. This place is beautiful, and it is home to Camden Hills State Park, as well as the Camden Snow Bowl. How many […]
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