The Great Smoky Mountains, a subrange of the Appalachian Mountains, straddle the border between Tennessee and North Carolina. Established in 1934, the park spans over 522,000 acres and is a sanctuary for a diverse array of plants, birds, and fish. The park’s name derives from the blue mist that arises from moisture and organic compounds …
Why You Should Travel to Myrtle Beach in the Winter
Myrtle Beach is well-known as a tourist destination during the summer months. Located on the coast of South Carolina, Myrtle Beach spans 60 miles of sandy beaches. The Myrtle Beach Boardwalk is a popular spot for a leisurely stroll, offering numerous shops and restaurants. Nearby, the SkyWheel stands at 187 feet tall, providing panoramic views …
How to See Historical Sites and Monuments in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania is renowned for the pivotal American Civil War battle that took place there in 1863, known as The Battle of Gettysburg. The conflict, which lasted from July 1 to 3, resulted in the highest number of casualties in the war and is frequently cited as its turning point. Presently, Gettysburg is celebrated for …
Double Feature – A History Lesson from Boston, Massachusetts
There are so many historical sites in Massachusetts that even after exploring for multiple days, we were still unable to see everything. Hence the double feature history lesson in Boston, Massachusetts. To be honest, what we did see barely scratches the surface. We learn a lot while we were there, and hopefully you will learn …
Just a Little Hocus Pocus in Salem, Massachusetts
October Festivities in Salem On our list of fun, fall activities was to experience a little Hocus Pocus in Salem, Massachusetts. Did the spooky town of witchcraft live up to the hype? Honestly, not really. I met two other fellow fulltime RVers who also took the haunted trip to Salem and they had similar things …
Conundrum of an Inquiry: Do Whales Actually Exist?
Answering the Question Do whales actually exist? This question was posed by my seven-year-old daughter after a boat ride in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Maine. We went on a three-hour whale watching cruise, launching from Boothbay Harbor. The best time to see whales near the harbor are between the months of May …
Autumn Adventures in the White Mountains
Trains, Foliage, and Incredible Weather Mount Washington Cog Railway We began our autumn adventure in the White Mountains with a train ride to the summit of Mount Washington. We had no idea any of this existed until a week prior, when we ran into a local family at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. They raved …
5 Reasons to Visit Acadia National Park in the Fall
Acadia National Park ranks among the most frequently visited national parks in the United States. Situated on Maine’s Atlantic coast, it draws over 4 million visitors annually who come to experience its twenty-seven miles of picturesque driving routes, 158-miles of hiking paths, and lofty peaks offering stunning views of the rugged coast. Although July and …
Searching for Giant Trolls in Boothbay, Maine
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens I’m going to be honest; I wasn’t exactly excited about visiting a botanical garden. I like flowers and nature, but the prospect of visiting a garden in Maine didn’t seem thrilling. My other concern was, how engaged will the kids be in a garden. Even though the Coastal Maine Botanical Garden …
A Little Ghosting Hunting in the Woods of Vermont
Exploring Brattleboro, Vermont Vermont is a beautiful place, rich with history and much to explore. So, what is there to do in a beautiful, historical place? A little ghost hunting in the woods, of course! Actually, Colton and I wanted to hike and explore, but the kids had zero interest. We told them we were …