I've been on a mission to improve security as well as speed on my site. As part of my changes, I updated my URL from http://www.beyondmyfrontdoor.com/ to https://www.beyondmydoor.com/ both to get on HTTPS while also finally completing my site rebranding (to shorten and align with my social accounts). As part of the changes I completed redirects … [Read more...]
NPS: Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site
One of the most tragic events that occurred across the great plains. November, 1864, 675 cavalry men of spot the camps of Chief Black Kettle, White Antelope, and Left Hand in the valley below them. The Events Leading to Sand Creek Massacre Tensions between the US Government and Indians have come to a boil. Incorporation of Colorado as a … [Read more...]
Guide to Visiting Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Theodore Roosevelt National Park started it's life many years ago as Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park. Although memorial parks are an odd thing, and it probably became a better fit as a National Park. The park protects a large swath of the North Dakotan badlands. Why is the Park named for Theodore Roosevelt Theodore Roosevelt came to the … [Read more...]
Guide to Visiting Pompeys Pillar National Monument
Located about 25 miles west of Billings Montana, Pompeys Pillar National Monument protects an outcropping that houses the signature of William Clark. William Clark of the Lewis and Clark duo, famed explorer, rested here on his return trip to St. Louis. Scaling the rock he chose a spot near Native rock carvings to add his signature to the rock as … [Read more...]
NPS: Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
Did you know Ohio's Place in Aviation History? The Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park traces the legacy of the Wright Brothers, Dayton's most famous sons. Their work truly pushed forward the age of flight. History of Dayton Aviation Heritage NHP Kitty Hawk, 1903 The two brother's from Ohio, fly their heavier than air … [Read more...]
NPS: First Ladies National Historic Site – Ohio
The First Ladies National Historic Site Info Established in 2000, the First Ladies National Historic Site in Canton Ohio commemorates and preserves clothing and other items of the various first ladies who have inhabited this position. The site comprises two different sites, The Ida Saxton McKinley Historic Home and the Education Center. The … [Read more...]
Bonneville Salt Flats – Visitor’s and Driving Guide
What are the Bonneville Salt Flats The Bonneville Salt Flats, are one of the most impressive natural wonders in Utah. Covering 30,000 acres, the flats are about 12 miles long and 5 miles wide covering about 46 square miles. The salt flats are an exceptionally hard and exceptionally flat natural wonder. Most of the surface is actually regular … [Read more...]
Over 25 of the Best Things to Do in Chicago
Considered one of the great cities of the United States and World. Chicago has no limit to the amount of wonderful things to see, do, and eat in this great city. We help you plan your trip through Chi-town, and explore some of it's best things to do. Follow along. If you have any other suggestions or recommendations, we'd love to hear them … [Read more...]
How to Visit Hemingway in Ketchum Idaho
One of the most famous writers in America, Ernest Hemingway is famous for his intense writing, sense of adventure, direct language. He has created some of the most well read books including The Snows of Kilimanjaro, A Farewell to Arms, The Old Man and the Sea, and The Killers. Upon coming to Ketchum myself, I was shocked to learn of it's famous … [Read more...]
NPS: San Juan Islands NHP: The War of the Pig
The War of the Pig: The Pig Incident June 15, 1859. American Farmer Lyman Cutlar finds a pig rooting through his potato patch. This pig he thinks is one he's seen before and is tired of dealing with the damage. He raises his rifle, aims at the burrowing swine and fires. The shot sets of a chain of events that he probably didn't … [Read more...]
8 Great Things to Do in Fargo North Dakota
Maybe you are like me somehow find yourself in Fargo and wonder... What is there to do in Fargo ND? You know, I probably had some biases of the place, having only really known about from a movie of the same name (that actually takes places mostly in Minnesota). So I like you are probably wondering how can I make the most of my time. I … [Read more...]
Guide to Nicodemus National Historic Site – Kansas
Nicodemus National Historic Site protects the only remaining western town settled by freed African American Settlers during the Reconstruction Period. There was a call for African Americans to start moving westward and they were promised land in the free state of Kansas for Homesteading. They came in droves, on train, on foot, and carrying all … [Read more...]
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