National Parks, Monuments, and Seashores
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Don’t Skip the Impressive White House Visitor Center!
One of the biggest surprises we encountered in DC was the White House Visitor Center. This must-see attraction is often overlooked- in fact, I missed it on my first 4 trips to the capital…
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How to get to Trunk Bay Without a Ship Excursion
Think you have to book an excursion to get to one of the most stunning beaches in the world? Think again! In this post we’ll outline how to get to Trunk Bay Without…
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Everglades National Park- Voted One of the Best National Parks in the USA
Everglades National Park has consistently been ranked as one of the top national parks. It is one of the prime locations for wildlife viewing- after all, where else can you see alligators, crocodiles,…
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The Iconic Castillo de San Marcos- The Crown Jewel of St. Augustine
Imagine a stone fort capable of completely absorbing cannon balls. No, this isn’t the space age, this fort was actually constructed hundreds of years ago! Castillo de San Marcos is the crown jewel of…
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9 National Parks Requiring Reservations in 2024
Did you know that some national parks requiring reservations? With more and more people embarking on the Great American Road Trip, the National Park System is moving towards requiring reservations for some of…
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The Impressive Lincoln Memorial: 10 Things You Didn’t Know
The Lincoln Memorial was built to honor the 16th president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. The memorial is located on the western end of the National Mall in Washington, DC. Each year, more…
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Women’s Rights National Historical Park- Paving the Way for Equality
Did you know that the Women’s Suffrage Movement lasted nearly 100 years? The movement fought for women to have the right to vote in the United States. It wasn’t until August 18, 1920…
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Ford’s Theatre: Where Lincoln’s Remarkable Legacy Lives On
Ford’s Theatre is the scene of one of the most tragic events in American history; the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. This National Historic Site is composed of four parts: the Museum, the Theatre…
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Free National Park Days for 2024
Is there anything more American than paying a visit to one of the U.S. National Parks? Spending the day (or more!) at a National Park is an inexpensive family-friendly vacation. Many parks charge…
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Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park- 17,000 Years Worth of Remarkable History
The Ocmulgee Mounds National Historic Park are essentially a massive 2,000-acre time capsule that contains 17,000 years worth of human history. This park, which could potentially be America’s newest National Park, is located…
