Visiting Dry Tortugas National Park-Florida
Sleepy bodies shuffle into the Dry Tortugas National Park ferry terminal. The Yankee Freedom Boat Tour agency repeats the comment over the loudspeaker. “The waters
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Visiting Valley Forge National Historical Park-Pennsylvania
I breathe in the scent of the freshly printed page. Ink, just off of the copier, used to have a smell. Ourteacher’s footsteps tap on
Visiting Pu’ukohola Heiau National Historic Site-Hawaii
The story unfolds before us, as we watch the movie at Pu’ukohola Heiau National Historic Site. A High Priest declares he received a prophecy. Kamehameha
Mississippi National River and Recreation Area
National Recreation Areas can be tricky to plan. They encompass numerous acres, and the Visitor’sCenter can be far from the area’s activities. This is our
St. Anthony Falls-Minnesota
A temporary tent, acts as the Visitors’ Center, outside of St. Anthony Falls, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The falls are part of the Mississippi National River
Visiting Channel Islands National Park-California
“That was a great day!” Announces the tousled haired young man. He claims a chair on the boat, preparing to leave Channel Islands National Park.
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site-Pennsylvania
For those on a quest to visit National Park Sites, Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, is a day-trip,from Philadelphia.First, we stop at the Visitors’ Center
Things to Do in Homestead-Florida
I did not know much about Homestead-Florida, as I researched our Everglades National Park trip. Unknown to me, was how many activities existed in this
Biscayne National Park-Florida
Our boat gently bounces over the turquoise, National Park water. If your eyes need a dose of the Caribbean, without the Caribbean travel, Biscayne National
Everglades National Park-Shark Valley
The walkers observe us hungrily, as the Shark Valley Tram, in Everglades National Park, makes its way back to the visitors’ center. I imagine at