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 Great Falls National Historic Park was commissioned in 1976. History Soon after becoming the first Secretary … [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 daughter. It's the movie about where your grandmother was born. Those words caught my breath. I think even walking … [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 be honest, I hate these types of posts, but with the amount of misinformation out there it is certainly an … [Read more...]
10 Best Airports Near Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park is one of the most visited National Parks in the country with over 3 million visitors annually. Add in nearby parks (such as Grand Teton and Glacier) and lots of folks are flooding into airports in the region. For most folks visiting, the best way to get to the park is via flights. There are quite a few airports in the … [Read more...]
Elkblom & Big Plateau Loop – Theodore Roosevelt National Park
I love Theodore Roosevelt National Park, and when I recommend folks to go, it is this hike; the Elkblom & Big Plateau I recommend most of all. It is the best day hike in the park and one where you’ll get to experience beautiful views, see wildlife, cross a river, and experience some wild North Dakotan places. About the Hike Distance: … [Read more...]
Four Lake Loop Guide: Rocky Mountain National Park
Bear Lake and Surrounding Area is one of the most popular and beautiful parts of Rocky Mountain National Park. The area is covered with quite a few gorgeous glacial lakes. This hike takes you to four of the best, Emerald, Haiyaha, Dream, and Nymph. What makes this one good, is that it's the best way to see them without any … [Read more...]
Best Ways to Get from Missoula to Kalispell Montana
Missoula to Kalispell is a popular tourist and local travel route. This is the way many folks will travel when going to visit Glacier National Park. Actually while there is an airport in Kalispell, it might even be prudent to check flights to Missoula and consider driving if prices for (flights and cars) are low enough. In particular since Missoula … [Read more...]
Best Ways to Travel Between Butte and Missoula Montana
Intercity Travel in Montana can have it's challenges. In particular if you are looking for public transportation as it's less available than other major cities in the United States. So we are here to help in giving you options for travel between certain cities in Montana. In this case Between Butte and Missoula Montana. Also perhaps some detour … [Read more...]
Ultimate Guide on How to Get to Glacier National Park
This is a Post about How to get to Glacier National Park and not on things to do in and around Glacier National Park. That's covered in another post. So, my goal is to cover logistics and planning. Given Glacier NP's size and location in Northwest Montana, there are an incredible amount of options and logistics for getting to and from the park. … [Read more...]
Montezuma Castle National Monument: Visitor Guide
The incredible Puebloan construction of Montezuma Castle really does look like a castle. So much so that it fooled the early Europeans who named it in honor of Montezuma (thinking it was connected with the Aztecs). The history though is very impressive as is the engineering. Read up on the National Monument and how you can visit as … [Read more...]
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