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  • Visiting The Eugene O’Neill National Historic Site

    Visiting The Eugene O’Neill National Historic Site

    Even if you don’t know a lot about the award-winning playwright, the house, the history of the time period, and learning about how Tao House became The Eugene O’Neill National Historic site, makes it worth the visit.

  • Spots to Visit At Point Reyes National Seashore-California

    Spots to Visit At Point Reyes National Seashore-California

    The tunnel is empty. Where are the Instagramers I read so many complaints about? The Cypress Tunnel is one of the most popular spots to visit at Point Reyes National Seashore. I don’t take the lack of tourists for granted. I quickly get to work taking pictures. A local pulls up and expresses his surprise…

  • Visiting Point Reyes Lighthouse-Point Reyes National Seashore-California

    Visiting Point Reyes Lighthouse-Point Reyes National Seashore-California

    The view is breathtaking. The rocks rise up like intricately carved sculptures. The striking ombre blue sky dances over the deep, dark blue sea. From the top of the stairs the lighthouse looks like a toy.

  • Staying at Olema House-Point Reyes National Seashore-California

    Staying at Olema House-Point Reyes National Seashore-California

    Coffee in hand, I step out onto the balcony. It’s our last morning staying at Olema House, and I don’t want to waste a single moment. I expel a small gasp. Deer are roaming below, munching on the lush green manicured lawn.

  • Visiting Sagamore Hill National Historic Site-New York

    Visiting Sagamore Hill National Historic Site-New York

    If you like architecture and design, there is the house. If you like nature, there is the garden, grounds, nature trail, salt marsh, and beach. And if you love history, there is the farm and the Theodore Roosevelt Museum.

  • Visiting The Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial-Philadelphia

    Visiting The Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial-Philadelphia

    The Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial packs a lot of information into a small space. I recommend stopping in if it is open and learning about this remarkable man worthy of his own musical.

  • Hiking in Jacques-Cartier National Park-Quebec-Canada

    Hiking in Jacques-Cartier National Park-Quebec-Canada

    ***This experience and tour was provided courtesy of Quebec Cite Tourism. All opinions are my own. The rain is disappointing. Hiking in Jacques-Cartier National Park is on today’s schedule. I’m excited to set foot in my first Canadian National Park. The tour is booked. The weather is not ideal, or so we think. However, we…

  • Visiting The Hana Side of Haleakala National Park-Maui-Hawaii

    Visiting The Hana Side of Haleakala National Park-Maui-Hawaii

    When prioritizing Hana road-trip attractions, the Kuloa Point Trail at the Hana side of Haleakala National Park is worth adding to your schedule.

  • Taking A Big Island National Parks Road Trip-Hawaii

    Taking A Big Island National Parks Road Trip-Hawaii

    Hawaii’s Big Island is a dream for National Park Passport Stampers. One National Park, two National Historical Parks, one National Historic Site, and a National Historic Trail. Five places to explore nature and learn about history. The best way to visit them all is by taking a Big Island National Parks Road Trip.