As always, I need to remind people that every state’s got something to offer. So here is my reminder: Iowa has quite a few gems. Effigy Mounds National Monument is one of them, and you should check it out if you get a chance. So green,,, and the views… and the HISTORY!
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Fossil Butte: just a tad late
We missed the visitor center by about 30 minutes… Continue reading “Fossil Butte: just a tad late”
Voyageurs: so close yet so far, eh?
We were so close to Canada yet so far. Continue reading “Voyageurs: so close yet so far, eh?”
L’Etoile du Nord: Saint Croix (almost)
Technically we didn’t go but we saw it… if that makes sense. Continue reading “L’Etoile du Nord: Saint Croix (almost)”
Backyard fun: Muir Woods NM
Sometimes the best things are right in your backyard. Continue reading “Backyard fun: Muir Woods NM”
¡Viva la Huelga! An hommage to César E. Chávez
Nice surprise on our way to Death Valley National Park: César E. Chávez National Monument! Continue reading “¡Viva la Huelga! An hommage to César E. Chávez”
Biscayne National Park while escaping the rain
I clearly didn’t spend enough time at Biscayne National Park. Continue reading “Biscayne National Park while escaping the rain”
The Everglades…
I’m glad I went. It was a short stay in Miami, but I managed to find some time to hit two National Parks. Continue reading “The Everglades…”
Point Reyes National Seashore
That’s it. Next time I’m going back to the lighthouse. Continue reading “Point Reyes National Seashore”
John Muir’s House
Wonder what it is like to visit a great explorer’s house? Take a quick tour… Continue reading “John Muir’s House”
Fort Point
“From its vantage point overlooking the spectacular Golden Gate, Fort Point defended the San Francisco Bay following California’s Gold Rush through World War II. Its beautifully arched casemates display the art of 3rd system brick masonry and interacts gracefully with the Golden Gate Bridge.” –NPS.gov Continue reading “Fort Point”