A little heads up for your first trip to St Croix! These 7 key tips to remember will ensure a safe and stress-free vacation. Get the facts now and be ready to hit the ground running and enjoy St Croix with no unexpected surprises. This post may contain affiliate links.…
Where is this trailhead?! The Hams Bluff Lighthouse once stood sentinel on the north shore of St Croix, US Virgin Islands, aiding ships around the coast. Now, the lighthouse may be in ruins but the views are still phenomenal! Finding the trailhead, however, is a little strange if you’re used…
Explore an integral part of American history with an easy day trip to Antietam National Battlefield in Maryland! We fit it in to our eastern US road trip, no problem. The Battle of Antietam, an American Civil War conflict also known as the Battle of Sharpsburg, is still today the…
Visiting Appomattox Court House National Historical Park in Virginia is a unique look back in time to when the United States was at its most divided. This tiny town in Virginia would see the end of the Confederacy and the continuation of the US as one country. An Appomattox Court…
The Battle of Gettysburg was a pivotal turning point in the American Civil War. Known as the High Water Mark of the Rebellion, the bloody battle lasted for three intense days and forever put the small town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania on history’s map. Take a self-guided, free Gettysburg driving tour…
Hiking is the best way to see everything in Congaree National Park. Even though this park is just 30 minutes from downtown Columbia, South Carolina, it feels rural and isolated. The park protects 27,000 acres of hardwood bottomland forest and all the wildlife that call this area home. What does…
Charleston, South Carolina radiates Southern charm out of every cobblestone street, brightly painted row home, and Spanish moss-covered live oak. Visiting one of the many must-see plantations in Charleston is surely at the top of your list of things to do when you get here. But how do you choose…
Santee State Park is all about Lake Marion and enjoying the lake life! South Carolina’s largest lake is home to some of the state’s biggest fish. Whether you bring your own boat or rent from the on-site concessionaire, get out on the lake and see what you can find! Swimming…
Wondering how to celebrate Presidents' Day? Why not check out a famous presidential home? And no, I don't mean the Executive Mansion, aka the White House, in DC. Discover how the 7 most famous US Presidents lived BEFORE they got the title that would make them famous. Presidents’ Day in…
Explore one of South Carolina’s oceanfront state parks with a visit to Edisto Beach State Park. Spend the day at the beach, hike all the trails, learn the history of the area, and watch the sun set over the marsh! There’s no better way to spend a day in South…