With over 2,000 natural sandstone arches, Arches National Park lives up to its namesake. The park is one of the gems of the National Park system and pretty incredible place with all the arches found in such a small area. Established in 1929 the park protects about 120 square miles of land (76,679 acres). Where […]
Lowell National Historical Park: Visitor Guide
Lowell National Historical Park preserves the important industrial history of both the area and the greater United States. The factories here pushed the country forward and pulled along families from various backgrounds through its … [Read More...]
Patterson Great Falls, The First Industrial City
I had no idea of its place in American History. Founded by Alexander Hamilton (of Broadway fame), Patterson, was the first city in the US founded specifically to be an industrial city. This is the reason that this park, the Patterson … [Read More...]
Guide to Manzanar National Historic Site – California
Mom ,What's the movie about? The little girl asked as we all sat down in the seats in the darkened theater. I couldn't really fully see the folks behind me but I could tell it was a woman of Japanese ancestry and her young … [Read More...]
Royal Gorge Train Guide: Cañon City Colorado
Royal Gorge is one of the most remarkable canyons in the area. I was pretty amazed at the canyon and the high walls and rugged nature of the place. There’s a lot to see and do in the area of canon city along with the gorge. And one of … [Read More...]
Is Jordan Safe to Visit?
You are going to Jordan? Isn’t it dangerous? There were a lot of variations of this question when I had decided that I would be traveling to Jordan, to study, and live. Most people thought I was absolutely crazy. But was I? To … [Read More...]