Our Epic National Parks Road Trip in Photos
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Discovering Native American Culture in North Dakota
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Book Recommendation – Ranger Confidential: Living, Working, and Dying in the National Parks
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7 Awesome Natural Attractions to Photograph in Virginia
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Virginia’s Grayson Highlands: Eastern America’s Most Rewarding Hiking
If there’s one place that proves that America’s state parks can sometimes compete with its national parks, it has to be Virginia’s Grayson Highlands. As you will discover as you …
How to Spend a Day in Staunton, Virginia
Set in the heart of Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, Staunton (pronounced STAN-ton) is chock-full with architectural highlights. From columned porches to colorful storefronts and cone-shaped turrets, if you look up and …
Retracing America’s Pioneering History at the Frontier Culture Museum in Staunton, Virginia
In the 1700s, Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley was the westernmost frontier of the British colonies in North America. The people—pioneers—who settled in this region brought customs and traditions from their respective …
South River Falls – A Hike to Shenandoah National Park’s Third-Tallest Waterfall
I want to see a bear today. With this thought in the back of our minds, Caroline and I entered Shenandoah National Park a little while ago. We had planned …
Virginia’s Grayson Highlands Deserve a Huge Photo Essay
The power of pictures should never be underestimated. It’s true that photos say more than words, as this huge photo essay will prove. Even the best prose can never convey …
Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello – Charlottesville’s Star Attraction
As the only presidential home in the United States that’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello is without question the crown jewel of all the attractions in and …
Turk Mountain Trail, A Short But Rewarding Hike in Shenandoah National Park
If you’re looking for a short hike in Shenandoah National Park to do with kids, the Turk Mountain Trail is a great option. This 1.1-mile (1.8-kilometer) trail commences across Skyline …
The Palisades, A Quick But Scenic Hike in Fairlee, Vermont
Even though it may be a relatively less-visited corner in Vermont, the Upper Valley has a lot of things going for it. Particularly the area around Fairlee and Thetford (where …
Civil War Battlefields: Manassas National Battlefield Park, Virginia
After two and a half years of living in the United States, I’ve become fascinated by this country’s history—its colonial and early history, to be more specific. Our move to …
Great Falls Park – Roaring Waterfalls near D.C.
Last Saturday morning, I dropped Caroline off at Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C. Her flight was at 7 am. This left me with a bunch of time to do …