Where was the US National Anthem written? Fort McHenry
March 3rd is National Anthem Day. Like most, we were surprised at the circumstances under which the US National Anthem…
Clam Chowder and National Park Units
Sunday February 25th is National Clam Chowder Day, a day that makes us think about National Park Units in the…
Celebrate President’s Day at a National Park Unit
Originally established in 1885 in recognition of President George Washington, the President’s Day holiday is now viewed as a day…
Santa Monica Mountains: An Oasis in the City
Many people visit the Los Angeles area to go to Disneyland, Knott’s Berry Farm, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Universal Studios, Venice…
Grand Portage National Monument: small in area, but large in history
Last week we talked about national park units in Minnesota. One of them, Grand Portage National Monument, is such an…
National Park Units in the Superbowl State
As we plan to gather with family and friends in front of our televisions this coming weekend to watch the…
Trains, Planes and Automobiles
As we were watching the Barrett-Jackson Car Auction last night, we thought about the role of the automobile and the place…
Another US Territory with a National Park: Virgin Islands
The US Virgin Islands is a US Territory, taken over from Denmark in 1917, comprised of three main islands –…
Venturing South of the Equator: American Samoa
Visiting all of America’s National Parks must include a trip to National Park of American Samoa, the only National Park…
Another Hawaiian Destination: Haleakala
On the Island of Maui is Haleakalā National Park. There are many ways to see this amazing park; home to…