Old Fort Niagara in Youngstown, New York
Blazing red cannonballs flew through the air across the Niagara River. Four months after the War of 1812 began, British troops at…
H. Lee White Maritime Museum in Oswego, New York
Light rain pelted my skin, and the breeze blew my hair all around. It was a wet summer day on Lake Ontario…
National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, New York — a journey through America’s pastime
There’s nothing like a night at the ballpark. It’s a few precious hours of escape into a great and simple American tradition. …
Saratoga National Historical Park in New York
You don’t often see monuments to Benedict Arnold. But Saratoga National Historical Park is one place where such a thing makes sense….
Where to Eat on Pickering Wharf in Salem, Massachusetts
If you like spectacular waterfront views coupled with a 19th-century feel, Pickering Wharf in Salem, Massachusetts, is a fabulous spot for you….
United States of Fun
The personal-finance site WalletHub recently ranked all 50 states by 26 fun factors, ranging from beach quality to casinos per capita. Source:…
Five Things to Explore in Honolulu
If you live in Honolulu, where do you go on vacation? Based on a recent study from WalletHub, the answer might be…
Reagan Library in Simi Valley, California
A colorful chunk of the Berlin Wall sparkles on a hilltop in the warm sun. Beyond the beautiful landscaped grounds stretch the…
An Afternoon at Rancho del Cielo — Ronald Reagan’s beloved ranch in California
“We’re in Ronald Reagan‘s closet,” I said to my brother, my eyes wide. “I know!” he stage-whispered, equally incredulous. Surrounding us in…
Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona
It was a dark and stormy night, and unlike any I’d seen in the desert. This post contains affiliate links. For more…
Train Trip: Washington, D.C., to New England
It was a train ride not just back home to New England, but really back to a simpler, more civilized time. I…
Four Days in Colonial Williamsburg — where history comes to life
After five weeks road tripping around America, I wanted to cap off the fabulous adventure with a return to our Revolutionary roots. …