Historical Travel
Discovering Pompeys Pillar National Monument
Pompeys Pillar National Monument in Montana is where you’ll find the only remaining physical evidence along the trail blazed by the Lewis and Clark Expedition in the early 19th century.
The Elvis Presley Birthplace in Tupelo; A Tiny Home For The “King of Rock n Roll”
I can only imagine how bitter-sweet that winter day was in 1935. As I stand in the tiny front room of the two-room house where …
Burnsville, North Carolina, The Quintessential Mountain Getaway
It was a quick trip to try and capture a glimpse of the remaining fall colors in the mountains. That’s what brought me to Burnsville, …
Hillsborough, North Carolina, And Its Outlander Connection
At one time, there were more Gaelic speaking people in North Carolina than anywhere else in the world outside of Scotland. I think that was …
Exploring Virginia’s Eastern Shore with The Ugly Oyster Tour Co.
Virginia’s Eastern Shore is separated from the rest of the state by the Chesapeake Bay. To get there, our approach includes traveling the 23-mile long …
Awesome Things To Do In Milwaukee | A 48-Hour Itinerary
With just 48-hours to spend in Milwaukee, creating an itinerary that allows a realistic timeframe for seeing as much as possible while still getting a …
11 Fun Things To Do In Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia is the capital city of South Carolina and an underrated tourist destination. I traveled there for a quick weekend stay. While there, I packed …
Step Inside The Haines Shoe House in York, Pennsylvania
Whenever I’m traveling to a specific destination, I do my research in advance to find the most unique attractions in the area. Hence, when I …
48-Hours In Huntsville, Alabama
I first arrived in Huntsville for a conference in 2017 with no preconceived notions of what to expect. However, as I spent a little time …
Skellig Michael – The Ultimate Irish Experience
A Guest Post by Katrina Pederson Morrocco Cary, North Carolina The Skellig Islands are off the west coast of Ireland. 4 Tips to help you …
How to Spend Saturday Afternoon on Solomons Island, Maryland
When traveling to the DC area, I like to make sure to leave a little spare time for solo exploration. While on a recent visit …
‘Apollo 11’ Relive the 1969 Moon Mission at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center
Apollo 11 was a pivotal moment in American history. It was the culmination of the space race and the first mission placing a man on …
Why I Love Washington, DC in Winter
Having grown up just outside Washington, DC, trips into the city weren’t uncommon in my youth. After college, I lived off Wisconsin Avenue on the Maryland …
Eight Favorite Colonial Taverns
Eat, Drink, And Be Merry! Yes, dining at a colonial tavern is a culinary historical rush. There’s something magical about stepping back in time to experience …
