Deadwood and the Black Hills of South Dakota

Years ago, on a road trip from Virginia to Colorado, we paused briefly in St. Louis to see the famous … Read More

10 Things to Do in North Dakota

Our first trip to North Dakota was in 2012, a very short trip with a single purpose: to see North … Read More

Wright Brothers National Memorial: The World’s First Airplane Flight

The spot where the Wright Brothers flew their first successful flight is marked by a humble boulder, and just beyond … Read More

A Day at Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Standing in the gift shop just past the entrance to Theodore Roosevelt National Park, I picked up a magnet from … Read More

Mount Rushmore: A Day at an Iconic American Landmark

Fortunately, Adam and I are morning people. Being morning people has provided some clear advantages to us during our vacations … Read More

20 Things to Do in New York City

Tagging along on my dad’s business trip, my first visit to New York City started with a four-hour car ride … Read More

The Virginia Presidents: Homes and Museums for US Presidents in Virginia

We’ve always been good students of US History and the presidents who have played a defining role in it. If … Read More

Shenandoah Valley and the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia

Long before the concept of social distancing was relevant and part of our vocabulary, Adam and I made regular treks … Read More

Gettysburg Battlefield: A Walk Through Civil War History

There are many corners of our planet that are steeped in history. Some of them celebrate mankind’s most incredible achievements—the … Read More

Flight 93 National Memorial: A Common Field One Day, a Field of Honor Forever

If there is one thing for which Adam and I advocate—more than travel, and even more than using your vacation … Read More

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