Homestead National Monument preserves a unique piece of American history. Celebrating the Homestead Act of 1862, the monument is located in Nebraska, on the first 160 acre plot of land […]
Greensburg, Kansas – Can You Say Ogallala?
I spent the last few days in Kansas, and couldn’t leave without making a stop in Greensburg. Located roughly 100 miles west of Wichita, the town enjoyed 15 minutes of […]
Comanche Country – The Forgotten History Everyone Should Know
Why did the Spanish Empire’s North American expansion stop near present day Mexico? Why did France not expand West from the Louisiana Territory? Why did Mexico invite American settlers into […]
Carlsbad Caverns – Land of Enchantment Lives Up To Its Name
Visited Carlsbad Caverns National Park today, and it is unlike anything I have ever seen. Driving towards the park entrance, you would never suspect there is a national park nearby. […]
White Sands National Park – Was That A Missile?
White Sands National Park might have the most unique location of all the national parks. Depending on your perspective it may also be the most historically significant. Originally designated as […]
Bisbee, Arizona – Queen Mine Tour
Today was my last full day in Arizona, and I couldn’t leave without visiting a copper mine. If Arizona wasn’t already known as the Grand Canyon State, the Copper State […]
Chase Field – Underrated Gem In The Desert
Chase Field, home of the Arizona Diamondbacks, hasn’t gotten a lot of positive press lately. The ballpark is consistently ranked near the bottom of MLB stadium reviews, and there have […]
Titan Missile Museum – Exploring Cold War History
Yorktown, Gettysburg, Pearl Harbor. Locations synonymous with America’s military history. Battlefields immaculately preserved, some of the best places to explore American history. But what about the Cold War? A conflict […]
Arizona – Gateway to Waffle House Heaven
While Arizona is officially known as the Grand Canyon State, I know it as the “Gateway to Waffle House Heaven”. If you’ve read my “About Me” section, then you already […]
Petrified Forest National Park – Not The Arizona You Know
I’m willing to bet quite a few of you have driven by Petrified Forest National Park, without even realizing it. With I-40 running right through the middle of the park, […]