Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historic Park is a new national monument and park. It is located along the eastern shore of the Chesapeake Bay, in an area that looks much the same as it did at the time of the Civil War. Overview Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historic Park is located about 10…
The Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville is at its best during Christmas. There are all kinds of special events, but the decorations alone make this worth a visit. This is our look at our late 2018 December visit to A Country Christmas at the Gaylord Opryland resort Overview The annual Christmas event at Gaylord Opryland…
Nashville is one of the hottest tourist cities in the United States. The massive Gaylord Opryland Resort is not only a great place to stay, but it is also a tourist attraction in its own right. This is our guide to the top 10 attractions at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville….
Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah is a smaller park that is a little off-the-beaten path. It has some amazing scenery and great hiking opportunities. This is our guide to visiting the park and doing the short, but thrilling, Navajo Loop hike. Overview Cool geological formations are the main attraction of Bryce Canyon National Park. …
Great Falls National Park is right outside Washington, D.C. This is a prime area for hiking and outdoor activities. However, just viewing the spectacular falls makes Great Falls worth a visit. Overview WEBSITE: https://www.nps.gov/grfa/index.htm Great Falls National Park is located about a 15 mile drive up the Potomac River from the nation’s capital. At 800…
Gram Parsons was a legendary star who is often credited as pioneering the country rock hybrid of music. He was also noted for living fast and dying. The story of his death and cremation in Joshua Tree National Park was made into a movie. This is the story of our search for Gram Parsons in…
Chattanooga Tennessee is one of those places that rarely shows up in national travel guides. However, we have come here three times in the past decade and look forward to more visits. This is our Chattanooga Travel Guide. Overview Chattanooga sits on a bend of the Tennessee River on the border with Georgia. Above the…
The Creeper Trail is a 34-mile long bike ride in Virginia near the North Carolina and Tennessee borders. While it sounds intimidating this is very doable family activity. This is a guide to our ride on the first section of the Creeper Trail from Whitetop Mountain to Damascus. Booking.com The Creeper Trail bike trail follows…
The Grand Canyon is a must-see American attraction. If you are driving on interstate 40 through northern Arizona you should set aside at least 4 hours to visit the Grand Canyon. This 3-mile hike along the Grand Canyon Rim Trail and Trail of Time is our favorite short visit itinerary. Overview Our most recent trip…
The Grand Canyon is an iconic American attraction. There are all kinds of places to explore. However, many of our visits to the Grand Canyon have been quick stops on our cross country trips. It is possible to set aside a half day and see a great deal of what the Grand Canyon offers. This…