In a world where unlimited information is available at our fingertips, finding interesting places to visit should be easy, but my experience has shown it actually can be quite difficult. […]
Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home – One Of Vermont’s Hidden Gems
Perched on a hill overlooking the scenic Battenkill Valley of southern Vermont, Hildene is the historic home of Robert Todd Lincoln, son of President Abraham Lincoln. A Georgian Revival style […]
Yellowstone National Park – Crown Jewel Of The National Park System
The National Park System is commonly called “America’s Best Idea”, and Yellowstone National Park is the crown jewel of the system. On March 1, 1872, President Ulysses S. Grant signed […]
Springfield Armory – America’s First Arsenal of Democracy
Nestled atop a high bluff overlooking the Connecticut River, Springfield Armory National Historic Site preserves America’s very first federal armory. The future armory site was originally established as an arsenal […]
Tunkhannock Viaduct – One Of Pennsylvania’s Hidden Gems
I‘ve recently been asked by a few of you, how I discover some of the more obscure places I visit. That’s not an easy question to answer, because I have […]
Horseshoe Curve – Explore One Of America’s Great Engineering Marvels
Pennsylvania is a mighty state bookended by two great cities, Philadelphia to the east, and Pittsburgh to the west. Dividing the state are the formidable Allegheny Mountains, which run north-south […]
Lambeau Field – An Unusual Sunday In Titletown
Have you really been to Wisconsin if you’ve never gone to a Packers game at Lambeau Field? Most people who’ve pursued visiting all 50 states, end up formulating some kind […]
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore – Crown Jewel of Lake Superior
Located on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is a land of unparalleled beauty. Named for the dramatic sandstone cliffs towering above Lake Superior, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore contains […]
The Soo Locks – “Linchpin of the Great Lakes”
The Soo Locks might just be the most important piece of American infrastructure you’ve never heard of. Located in the town of Sault Ste Marie, on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, the […]
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site – Discover the History of America’s Most Interesting President
The life of Herbert Hoover is reminiscent of a Mark Twain novel, so incredible it’s hard to believe it’s true. Filled with twists and turns, Hoover’s path towards becoming America’s […]