When visiting the states in the Northeast, however, there’s bound to be a lot of overlap as the states become smaller and day trips can mean traveling to 2 or 3 states on the same day. That’s something that rarely
The Amish The Old Order Amish in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania are known for their simple way of life, slowness in accepting modern technology, and unique religious beliefs. I had known a bit about the Amish before visiting, but some of my
Harpers Ferry Harpers Ferry lies in West Virginia, at the confluence of two slow-flowing rivers, the Shenandoah and the Potomac. It is also the location of a tri-state conjunction. Maryland borders Harpers Ferry to the north and Virginia to the
Fort McHenry (Star Spangled Banner) “O say, can you see, by the dawn’s early light…” wrote Francis Scott Key after watching Fort McHenry be attacked by the British during the War of 1812. Key stood watch through the night from
Mount Vernon Have you ever gone house shopping and after finding the perfect house, you never want to move again? You would want to spend all your time there to enjoy the beauty of the land and the company of
Washington D.C. Visiting our nation’s capitol was high on the list of things to see on this trip around the U.S. Not only is it great for learning about the U.S. Government, but the Smithsonian Museums hold a trove of
Colonial Williamsburg Colonial Williamsburg is a small town in Virginia that lives and breathes colonial history. The buildings have either been restored or rebuilt to their original 1700’s condition. The people who work there pursue the crafts that the residents would
Dreaded Roads and Broken Springs The trip into North Carolina was an eventful one. I carefully planned and drove this route because of the reports of incidences I’ve read about broken leaf springs and axles on RV’s while traveling on
Fort Sumter Fort Sumter was fired upon from nearby Fort Johnson. Thousands of rounds bombarded the fort walls from behind and while not a single person lost their life from the event, it decimated the fort. The attack on Fort Sumter
Jekyll Island Jekyll Island is a state park off the Georgia coast. Only 1 mile across by 7 miles long, it is a destination for peace and quiet in a picturesque rugged environment. People are allowed to live in the
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