There have been many firsts in the USA. First, the Pilgrims landed on Plymouth Rock in 1620. Then land was purchased past the Mississippi in 1783. The Gold Rush was in 1848. And the completion of the fifty states in 1959. In between all those dates, there were many other firsts. This included the opening […]

The Citadel Military College is commonly referred to as the Citadel. It was established back in 1842 and is only one of six senior military colleges in the US. There are normally 2,300 students on campus at once as undergraduates. The Citadel is best known nationally for its Corps of Cadets. The college draws students […]

Plantations used to be everywhere in the south and that included the Charleston area. What is now known as the Charleston Tea Garden used to be known as the Pinehurst Tea Plantation up in Summerville. The tea from that plantation grew from 1888 until 1915. Upon the death of the owner, Dr. Charles Shepard, the […]

Savannah’s River Walk is located alongside the Savannah River. The street that you will find yourself walking on is called River Street. But there is also a promenade area that is between the cobblestone street and the river. Old cotton warehouses line River Street. They have now been turned into shops, pubs, restaurants, and art […]

Savannah is a city filled with southern charm. You could easily spend weeks seeing all the different attractions and sights. This is why I thought I would help you out a little. I know you simply do not have the time to take weeks off from your busy job to search for things to do. […]

Grand Teton National Park boasts 310,000 acres of lush valley floors, mountain meadows, alpine lakes and the rising peaks of the Grand Teton Mountain Range. Located just north of Jackson, Wyoming, Grand Teton National Park has a diverse and long-standing history. That history includes human use from more than 11,000 years ago. Nomadic Indians, American […]

Thank you to President Ulysses S. Grant for signing the Yellowstone National Park Act which established Yellowstone as the very first national park in the United States. This national park opened back in 1872 and people have been thoroughly enjoying visiting there ever since. How large is Yellowstone National Park you ask? Keeping in mind […]

Jackson Lake is one of the lakes that you will find within the Grand Teton National Park, which is partially in Wyoming. This is a natural lake that was formed when the Jackson Lake Dam was constructed back in 1911. The dam has been expanded since that time. The lake was even completely rebuilt in […]

A road trip in Alaska is a beautiful way to discover a state filled with glaciers, wildlife, and outdoor adventures. It is the perfect vacation destination for family vacations because there are so many adventures you can all have together. There are a few different ways to explore Alaska. You can cruise around the waters […]

Everyone knows that there is a ton of wildlife to see in the state of Alaska. However, you might be surprised to know you can see a bunch of that wildlife when you are taking an Alaskan cruise. That means you can have a perfect vacation with your family without losing out on all the […]