Date Visited: 12/7/2019 At this point in our travels we've grown accustomed to thwarted plans as our trip to Fort Matanzas in St. Augustine, Florida was about to be a disappointment for the second time. Our attempt to journey across the river and explore the fort (one that must be taken by the National Park... Continue Reading →
Russell Cave National Monument
Date Visited: 4/6/2019 As if our trip in 2018 didn't do enough to inspire us to get out and enjoy our National Park System, our stop at Russell Cave National Monument really did us in. Why? Because after talking to one of the park rangers about our past trips she introduced us to the National... Continue Reading →
Meriwether Lewis National Monument and Campground : Natchez Trace Parkway MP 385.9
Date Visited: 4/5/2019 Born on August 18, 1774 near Charlottesville, VA, Meriwether Lewis is probably best known for being the primary leader of the 1803-1806 Lewis and Clark Expedition to Oregon. But Meriwether Lewis was an accomplished man, having served as a U.S. Army Captain, private secretary to President Thomas Jefferson, and at the time... Continue Reading →