Fort Jefferson & Dry Tortugas National Park

Fort Jefferson & Dry Tortugas National Park

Camping at Fort Jefferson in Dry Tortugas National Park is the stuff dreams are made of. Sun, sky, sand, shallow seas and a Civil War era fortress, to boot! To call camping at Fort Jefferson in Dry Tortugas National Park an adventure would be an understatement. Unless...
Andersonville: The Civil War in Georgia

Andersonville: The Civil War in Georgia

A visit to Andersonville National Historic Site, including the National POW Museum, Confederate Prison Camp Sumter, and Andersonville National Cemetery. [toc] Andersonville: The Civil War in Georgia I don’t recall when I first learned about Andersonville, the...
Louisiana’s River Road Plantations

Louisiana’s River Road Plantations

Take an historical drive along the Mississippi River, and visit Louisiana’s Great River Road plantations. Maps, itinerary, and helpful links included. Disclosure: This post includes sponsored and affiliate links. UPDATE: Be sure to check out A Louisiana River...
National Parks Passports: My Not-So-Secret Obsession

National Parks Passports: My Not-So-Secret Obsession

Get started using National Parks Passports to collect stamps and document your visits to America’s National Parks and other historical and scenic sites. This post may contain affiliate links. Please refer to our our Disclosure/Disclaimer page for more...