Fort Sumter in South Carolina
Charleston’s Battery and Rainbow Row faded from view as my travel companion and I sailed aboard the ferry toward Fort Sumter, perched…
Lafayette Square in Washington, D.C.
Lafayette Square is a seven-acre public park directly across Pennsylvania Avenue from the White House. It is one of the most meaningful…
Cherry Blossoms Peak in Washington, D.C.!
The Washington, D.C., cherry blossoms reached peak bloom this week, a little earlier than expected, thanks to the warm weather. Peak bloom…
World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C.
KILROY WAS HERE The phrase appeared on ships, aircraft, buildings, wherever American servicemen went during World War II. Usually accompanied by a simple…
Zion National Park in Utah
It was hard to believe we were in the desert. With its lush trees and flowing waters, Utah’s Zion National Park looked…
Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada
Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada makes for a fabulous day trip from Las Vegas or a side stop on the way to Utah.