Featured Abilene, Texas may now be known as the storybook capital of America, but the city is so much more. In 1881 when lots began being sold and cattlemen began shipping cattle on the Texas and Pacific Railway, a thriving city was born. Shortly thereafter, Abilene was named county seat of Taylor County, having won […]
Washita Battlefield National Historic Site lies along the banks of the Washita River in southwestern Oklahoma. The site is also part of the Black Kettle National Grassland which is managed by the National Forest Service. Twelve miles north of the park is the Black Kettle Recreation Area featuring: Tent camping sites (no reservations/no fee) Hiking […]
Vulcan, the largest cast iron statue in the world, stands in Vulcan Park on top of Red Mountain in Birmingham, Alabama. A depiction of the Roman god of fire and forge, he is the symbol of the city due to its locally abundant reserves of coal, limestone, and iron ore and its history of using […]
Where is it? Mammoth Cave National Park is located at 1 Visitor Center Parkway, Mammoth Cave, Kentucky. Highlights of the park include: Visitor center, museum, and gift shops Cave tours – most require advance reservations and fees Hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails Paddling and fishing Ranger-led programs, including night sky programs Picnic areas Three […]
Website link: Grand Canyon National Park. Accommodations in the park: Lodges at the north and south rims. Campgrounds at the north and south rims. Backcountry camping available. Mule trips available at both rims. Day hiking and many longer trails available. Commercial and non-commercial river rafting trips available. Restaurants, deli’s, stores available at both rims. When to […]
Agave blooms We don’t pretend to be professional photographers, however we do love to aim and shoot. No fancy filters or special effects for us, but sometimes we get a lucky shot. You will see what we see through our lenses or on our cell phone screens! We decided to show you some of our […]
Website: Capitol Reef National Park. Accommodations in the park: RV and tent camping. Backcountry camping allowed with a permit. Great park for hiking, biking, and climbing. Lodging, additional camping, and groceries available in Torrey, Utah – 11 miles west of the west park entrance. Restaurants available in Torrey. When to go to Capitol Reef: Anytime. We […]
Featured We covered Yellowstone National Park in a seven-part series several years ago. This is an enhanced and updated single post highlighting the sections of the magnificent park which is also UNESCO World Heritage Site. Getting There Our journey began by flying to Salt Lake City, Utah and renting a car for the road trip. […]
Not far from the halfway point on the old Route 66 lies the city of Amarillo, Texas. Today, I-40 bisects the city which is hard to miss on any mid-America east-west road trip. Amarillo is a classic, from it’s Route 66 historic area to its museums and quirky Americana. Road trippers will want to spend […]
ree shuttles are available to take visitors through the park Acadia coastline Cadillac Mountain Summit – a very popular place to watch the sun come up. On our first afternoon at Acadia, the skies were partly cloudy, but, luckily, we could see the views of the surrounding islands and the Atlantic as we walked the […]
Not far from the halfway point on the old Route 66 lies the city of Amarillo, Texas. Today, I-40 bisects the city which is hard to miss on any mid-America east-west road trip. Amarillo is a classic, from it’s Route 66 historic area to its museums and quirky Americana. Road trippers will want to spend […]
Today we’re taking a random places road trip, and we are so happy to have you along for the ride. Enjoy! Pike Place Market, Seattle. Established in 1907, it is the oldest running farmer’s market in the U.S. The original Starbucks opened here in 1971. The Green Monster left field wall at Fenway Park, Boston. […]
Where is it? Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site is located at 2120 W Daisy L Gatson Bates Drive in Little Rock, Arkansas. The park features: Museum and visitor center Restored Mobil gas station The school and grounds Ranger led walks Tours may be available on select days or by special arrangement with […]
Tiffany Glass Window – passing the torch to future generations Website link: Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historic Park What is it: it was the home of three families who were passionate about preserving and protecting our lands and resources for future generations to enjoy Where is it: Woodstock, Vermont near the bank of the Ottauquechee River We recommend […]
