There are some places that are just a great place to meet with family, enjoy nature and make memories that you can go back year after year and never get tired of. Salato Wildlife Education Center is one of those places we have been enjoying for over than 10 years. Every time we go back…
Visiting presidential birthplaces is a great way to learn about our American history. Recently we were on a road trip coming home from Philadelphia and saw a small brown sign telling us that we were close to Woodrow Wilson’s birthplace. We followed the signs and got a chance to learn a little about our 28th…
How much do you know about the Kentucky Coal Industry? On a recent road trip, our family took the time to drive through Eastern Kentucky and tour the Kentucky Coal Mining Museum in Harlan County. I have to admit that I wasn’t sure what to expect, but this museum and tour was one of the…
Gettysburg National Military Park is one of those historical Civil War landmarks that each American needs to visit. Not only was it the bloodiest battle of the Civil war but it was also the place where President Lincoln gave the famous Gettysburg Address. Can you still quote parts of it from when you were in…
Who would travel across the country for a plastic horse? If you are one of the thousands of Breyerfest model horse enthusiasts in Lexington, Kentucky this weekend you know the answer to this question. Breyerfest fans from all across the country traveled to the Kentucky Horsepark for the Silver Jubilee 25 Year Celebration of Breyerfest….
As summer temperature start to heat up in the month of July, it’s time to find some things to do that allow you to stay cool and still have some fun. Sure, you can spend time in the backyard pool or visit the local swimming pool, but sometimes you prefer to find things to do…
How much do you know about Valley Forge? We’ve heard about it all our lives in elementary history class, but what can you actually tell me about Valley Forge? Recently, while we were out on a road trip, our family took the time to stop and visit Valley Forge near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Not only did…
What do you collect when you take a vacation? The most common collections usually include T-shirts, coffee mugs, thimbles or bumper stickers. But maybe you want to think outside the box and come up with some creative photo souvenirs using your camera. Here are four ideas for some photo souvenirs that might just hit the…