On a fall road trip with my friend Lisa through Pennsylvania and Ohio to visit lesser known National Park Service sites, we made a quick but meaningful stop at Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument in Wilberforce. It’s just 30 minutes southeast of Dayton. Even though we arrived after the visitor center had closed, we … Continue reading
Visiting Hopewell Culture National Historical Park in southern Ohio feels like stepping back 2,000 years. The monumental mounds and geometric earthworks preserved here are unlike anything else on earth. This remarkable place was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2023. Located near Chillicothe, Hopewell Culture preserves six ancient ceremonial sites. Nowhere else in … Continue reading
Tucked into the rolling hills of western Pennsylvania, Fort Necessity National Battlefield in Farmington is where history took a dramatic turn. In the summer of 1754, 22-year-old George Washington faced his first major military test. The clash here marked the beginning of the French and Indian War, and this battlefield became the only site where … Continue reading
On a late-afternoon stop during a road trip with my friend Lisa, we pulled into Friendship Hill National Historic Site near Point Marion, Pennsylvania. It was the country estate of Albert Gallatin, who was Secretary of the Treasury during Jefferson and Madison presidencies. After a quick tour of the historic home at Friendship Hill, we … Continue reading
On a road trip with my friend Lisa to visit multiple National Park Service sites, we stopped in Canton, Ohio to explore a lesser-known gem in the National Park Service system. The First Ladies National Historic Site is the only place in the country dedicated solely to the stories of America’s First Ladies from Martha … Continue reading
Fall is great time to visit Yellowstone National Park. America’s first national park is one of the most popular pars in the country. Cooler temperatures, colorful landscapes, and fewer crowds after Labor Day Weekend make September and October ideal months to road trip through this vast wonderland of geysers, waterfalls, and wildlife. Here’s how to … Continue reading
Only have half a day to visit Haleakalā National Park? Here’s how to explore the summit, make scenic stops, and hike the Halemauʻu Trail—plus why Outrigger Kaʻanapali is a perfect base for your Maui adventure. Continue reading
This National Park Service road trip is a deep dive into American history—from ancient mound builders to Civil War battlefields and a Civil Rights landmark. In just a few days, I visited eight National Park Service units, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a Civil Rights landmark on a drive from Dallas-Fort Worth airport to … Continue reading
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