Calico Ghost Town, California

As a youth I went to Calico Ghost Town in California many times, with the Boy Scouts, school trips and even with my family. My favorite parts were the silly little mine tunnel and the train. Keep in mind it is not a real ghost town in the traditional since, its more...

Badlands National Park, South Dakota

I remember going to Badlands National Park in South Dakota with my parents when I was a teenager. My father was interested in trying to retrace the steps of Army Lieut. Col. George Custer who made it into this area in the 1870s. When George Custer and his men ventured...

Acadia National Park, Maine

Our virtual journy leads us to Acadia National Park, Maine. It is the first national park east of the Mississippi River and offers hiking, biking, camping, great views of rugged coastlines, and clear lakes.

Fall Creek State Park, Tennessee

Virtually we find ourselves in a park full of waterfalls, gorges, streams and stands of virgin hardwood timbers. The amazing & beautiful Fall Creek State Park, Tennessee. Check out the post to learn more about camping, hiking & things to do.

Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky

Mammoth Cave National Park should be on everyone’s list of places to go and spend a day or two or three. I have been to this park two times in my lifetime and look forward to a third visit in the future. I had a chance to go with my parents as a young boy, and...

Voyagers National Park, Minnesota

This week lets wander off to gorgeous Voyageurs National Park, near Duluth, MN. It is one of two or three Parks that I can think of that share the border between the United States and Canada. The Canada–United States border is the longest international border.