Situated near the center of Appomattox, Virginia, the McLean House stands as a handsome but otherwise unremarkable home. Constructed of brick and adorned with a charming white porch, the home […]
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The National D-Day Memorial – A Day In Bedford, Virginia
Nestled in the shadows of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the small town of Bedford, Virginia is home to the National D-Day Memorial. A town of just 6,500 residents, Bedford would […]
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park
The American West is a land permeated with monumental canyons. From the Grand Canyon in Arizona, to Palo Duro Canyon in the Texas Panhandle, the West is home to some […]
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park – “Worth A Voyage Across The Atlantic”
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park preserves a beautiful landscape, which has played an important and sometimes surprising role in American history. Pressed with supporting the American Revolution, France first wanted […]
New River Gorge National Park – A West Virginia Treasure
Nestled within the Appalachian Mountains of southern West Virginia, New River Gorge National Park preserves one of the state’s great natural wonders. Despite its name, the New River is actually […]
USS Nautilus – The World’s First Nuclear Submarine
Located on the banks of the Thames River in Groton, Connecticut, the USS Nautilus is the world’s first nuclear submarine. Preserved as a National Historic Landmark, the Nautilus is the […]
The Biltmore Estate – Marvel at the Beauty of America’s Largest Home
The Gilded Age was a time of tremendous economic and political change within the United States, but its most visible legacy are the grand mansions built by the titans of […]
Grand Teton National Park – Witness The Grandeur of Western Wyoming
Grand Teton National Park preserves an amazing landscape, which dazzles the eye. At its center stands the park’s eponymous mountain range, as well as the valley colloquially known as Jackson […]
Bennington Battle Monument – History With A View
Located in a picturesque corner of southern Vermont, the Bennington Battle Monument commemorates a Revolutionary War battle, which actually took place across the state line in New York. Soaring 306 […]
Fort McHenry – Birthplace Of The Star-Spangled Banner
The War of 1812 is often called “America’s Forgotten War”, yet it produced an enduring symbol that’s familiar to all Americans, “The Star-Spangled Banner”. Watching the bombardment of Fort McHenry, […]