Visiting Fort McHenry was a wonderful experience of connecting with history. We went with some friends from college and timed our visit for one of the Bicentennial events which celebrated the victory during the war of 1812. Although the war began in 1812, it lasted two years and ended in 1814. The Friends of Fort…
We spent 3 months in the DC area and saw A LOT, but what if you don’t have the luxury of seeing only one thing every day or every week? What should you take your kids to see? What should you skip? Glad you asked. Here’s a list of our favorites (and not so favorites):…
We actually didn’t have our Airstream then! Sad, but true. This was during the house swapping phase of our life. We did visit the Prince William National Forest (and earn a Jr. Ranger Badge) and I’m pretty sure they had camping as well (down by Quantico). Its a bit outside DC but beautiful. Are you guys going to be there for the Cherry Blossom Festival?? If so, I’m jealous!! Okay, jealous that you are going there anyway. I LOVE the area. 🙂 🙂ReplyCancel
As we planned our travel from the east to the west, we realized that we would be passing near Gilbert, Arizona during the LDS Temple Open House. LDS is an acronym for Latter-day Saints, short for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Also known as the Mormons. Why LDS? Probably because I’m lazy. LDS…
I’ve been a fan of Tabasco Sauce for quite some time. Until we visited Avery Island in Louisiana, I didn’t realize how much we were underutilizing Tabasco Sauce in our Culinary Exploits. You see, Avery Island is the home of McIlheny (mac-ill-henny), the makers of Tabasco Sauce. They offer factory tours, food, and a country…
As Monticello gave me a greater understanding and appreciation for Thomas Jefferson, Mount Vernon did the same for George Washington. The grounds were beautiful, my kids were entertained, and we all learned something. Total win. When we visited: November 2013 Ages of kids: 8, 6, 3 Tips: Parking is free and close enough you can…
[…] of 4 forts that once guarded the Pensacola Bay and the Navy Yard. It definitely seemed bigger than Fort McHenry, mostly because we could crawl through smaller places and explore more inside the walls of the […]