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Guide to Brown v Board of Education National Historical Park

Guide to Brown v Board of Education National Historical Park

We spent Christmas with family in Topeka, Kansas. And as National Park lovers, we immediately knew we would visit the Brown v Board of Education National Historical Park in the capital city. I was completely onboard, but some other family members were less excited about 

One-Day Guide to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

One-Day Guide to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

By now, it’s no secret that we love visiting National Parks. Each National Park Site has its own special sauce. That is especially true of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. This is the only National Park where you have a real shot at viewing a live 

Can’t Miss Activities in Topeka, Kansas

Can’t Miss Activities in Topeka, Kansas

Topeka, Kansas may not boast of being the Number One tourist destination in the United States. That, however, does not mean that the capital city is bereft of things to do. Our family visited the city while spending holidays with family. And we found multiple 

Death Valley National Park: One-Day Itinerary

Death Valley National Park: One-Day Itinerary

In November 2024, our family visited our 10th U.S. National Park. We took a day trip from Las Vegas to Death Valley National Park. Honestly, my family questioned my excitement (and likely my sanity) to visit the park. I’m sure they felt it was a 

What to Do at Petroglyph National Monument

What to Do at Petroglyph National Monument

We all want to leave a story for those who come after us. It’s an innate instinct. Whether through words, music, or art, we want to leave something of value for those who come after us. Throughout the ages, humans have left a record with 

How to Spend One Day at Grand Canyon National Park

How to Spend One Day at Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon National Park is one of the most famous places to visit in the United States. The site is considered one of the seven natural wonders of the world. But, what can you do during a visit to the National Park Site. We’ll let 

How to Spend One Day in Rocky Mountain National Park’s Wild Basin Trail and Lily Lake

How to Spend One Day in Rocky Mountain National Park’s Wild Basin Trail and Lily Lake

Rocky Mountain National Park is expansive. There is no way you can see and do it all in one day. Our family has visited the park several times, and we developed a strategy to visit certain parts of the park each time. We created a 

Jewel Cave National Monument: A South Dakota Gem

Jewel Cave National Monument: A South Dakota Gem

Two of the world’s largest cave systems are tucked away in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Jewel Cave National Monument winds through 202 miles of mapped cave shafts, making it the third largest cave in the world. The cave, located a few miles west 

Keeping Your Kids Safe at National Parks

Keeping Your Kids Safe at National Parks

It happened again. We saw another video of a child attacked by a bison at a national park site. Every year, we see videos of animals attacking people at our parks. And the animals are not to blame. They are acting instinctively. However, there is 

What You Need to Know for Visiting Pearl Harbor

What You Need to Know for Visiting Pearl Harbor

When our family planned a trip to Hawaii, I knew that the one thing I wanted to do on the island of Oahu was visit Pearl Harbor. Pearl Harbor is one of the most iconic sites in American history. On the morning of December 7,