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An upward view of some of the towering trees in Redwood National and State Parks.

Exploring Redwood National and State Parks: Beneath California’s Ancient Giants

2 Comments / California, Redwood National Park / Jeff & Crystal

Some places feel larger than life, and then some places make you feel wonderfully small. Exploring Redwood National and State Parks quickly became one of our favorite experiences. The moment we stepped beneath the towering canopy, the world seemed to soften. Sunlight filtered through layers of branches high above us while the forest floor stayed

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The statue of Rube Foster is located within the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.

Honoring The Past At The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

2 Comments / Historical Visits, Kansas City, KC Fun / Jeff & Crystal

Nestled in the historic 18th and Vine District, the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum holds tales from the past. This Kansas City attraction is located at 1616 E 18th St, on the Missouri side of the city. It connects to the American Jazz Museum as a cultural cornerstone, setting the tone for a deeply enriching experience.

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Colonial Fort Michilimackinac is a living history museum in Michigan.

Exploring Fort Michilimackinac in Fall: History and Stunning Autumn Views

Leave a Comment / Mackinaw City / Jeff & Crystal

A visit to Fort Michilimackinac, during the fall, offers a unique blend of history and stunning autumn scenery. This historic 18th-century fort, in Mackinaw City, Michigan, sits at the top of the Lower Peninsula. Many come to this city as a jumping-off point for visiting Mackinaw Island but don’t overlook a stop at this historic

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A mural at MONAH speaks volumes as visitors enter the museum.

Facing The Past – M.O.N.A.H.

2 Comments / Arkansas, Bentonville, Southeast / Jeff & Crystal

These days it is too easy to forget about the earliest residents in the lands we call home. So much of our lives revolve around the daily activities that we have disconnected ourselves from our history. This is why visiting places like the Museum Of Native American History is important. Finding a destination that focuses

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The encampment reflects life of a soldier.

American Revolution Museum At Yorktown

Leave a Comment / Virginia, Williamsburg / Jeff & Crystal

The “David versus Goliath” story of the American Revolution influenced political ideas around the globe. How could a fledgling nation win its freedom from the greatest military force of its time? The victory did not come without sacrifices and was not unanimously supported by the colonists. Our visit to the Historical Triangle of Virginia included

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Crystal takes a moment to remember the fateful day in Dallas.

Fateful Day In Dallas – Sixth Floor Museum

2 Comments / Dallas, Texas / Jeff & Crystal

When we were young, there were frequent conversations that revolved around the fateful day in Dallas. It seemed like everyone could remember where they were when President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. While I was just a toddler on November 22, 1963, the impact that this heinous act created has been reviewed over and over

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The Truman Museum-The Buck Stops Here

2 Comments / Historical Visits, Kansas City, KC Fun / Jeff & Crystal

A historic Independence, Missouri visit wouldn’t be complete without a stop at the Harry S. Truman Library & Museum. Growing up in Kansas City, we were well aware of Truman’s ties to the area but had not really studied much about the man. Since the Truman Library had recently completed an overhaul, we felt it was

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Staff members take a break from the daily chores to sit and talk with each other.

Fort Osage – Life On The Edge Of The Frontier

4 Comments / Historical Visits, Kansas City, KC Fun / Jeff & Crystal

Our visit to Fort Osage whisked us back over 200 years to a time when America was much smaller than it is today. Our nation’s freedom had been won in the American Revolution, and we were in the midst of a great expansion. The Louisiana Purchase had allowed the fledgling nation to increase its land

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A pilot prepares to take to the skies in his airplane manufactured by the Nicholas-Beazley Airplane Company.

Take To The Skies – Nicholas Beazley Aviation Museum

14 Comments / Marshall, Midwest, Missouri / Jeff & Crystal

The year is 1921 and the world is coming out of World War 1. America was coming out of these troubled times with a renewed vigor. With the prospects of the world looking up, people began looking for new ways to expand their horizons. The war had shown people how aviation was the transportation avenue

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You will find lots of artwork while exploring Lower Town

15 Reasons To Explore Lower Town In Quebec City

6 Comments / Canada, Guides, Quebec City / Jeff & Crystal

When we first decided to visit Quebec City, we were excited to see what the “most European city in North America” would look like. Since we have never visited Europe, we were unsure of what to expect, but we hoped that it would be a pleasant experience. Little did we realize that it would become

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