I’ve often explored sites associated with the life and times of Abraham Lincoln, America’s 16th president. The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield, Illinois, is absolutely amazing. But don’t miss the opportunity to explore the home of Abraham Lincoln during his adult life – and I’m not talking about the White House. 😉…
Growing up in Utah, we often studied the ceremonial completion of the transcontinental railroad. That event took place on May 10, 1869, at Promontory Summit in northern Utah as the 119 and the Jupiter met and a golden railroad spike was placed to mark completion. Today, visitors come from all over to Golden Spike National…
With a name like Carltonaut, it’s a given that when I’m traveling through Idaho, I need to explore Craters of the Moon National Monument & Preserve. The area did not disappoint, with lots of hiking trails that work for just about any age group. The popular trails are through the lava tube caves, but during…
One of the most sought after and iconic photos of Zion National Park – beyond The Subway – is of Zion’s canyon from the top of Angels Landing. But that hike is not for the faint of heart. Plus, there are some other nuances you need to be aware of – mainly, how to get…
As a kid, my dad took all of us on a whitewater rafting trip near Jackson Hole, Wyoming. It’s an activity I’ve always thought about doing that with my kids, but the summers always got away from me. A couple months ago, I did some research and booked a family whitewater rafting trip in Utah…
During my travels across the United States, I continue to gain new insights about the nation I call home. Philadelphia is one of the best cities to explore to learn about the founding of the United States. The historical museums and iconic sites around the city are amazing. Following my travel to Philadelphia, I’ve assembled…
Washington, DC, is packed with history about the United States of America. While most people come to tour the museums, memorials, art galleries, Capitol Building and Arlington Cemetery, there’s another site I highly recommend: Historic Ford’s Theatre. It’s the place where President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated on April 14, 1865 by John Wilkes Booth. Today,…
I’ve been to Washington, D.C., a couple of times and wandered the memorials and monuments. During my recent trip to the nation’s capital for work, I organized a group activity – a guided Washington DC bike tour for 14 people. The three-hour tour around the Tidal Basin and to many iconic memorials in the city…
Our family enjoyed a drive through Mount Rainier National Park on our way to Seattle. We made it a point to explore some of the simple hikes for our family on our way through. We had a wonderful time driving up the scenic mountain road, hiking among wildflowers and over snow fields, and an uphill…
There’s something amazing about reaching the summit of a mountain. But it’s even cooler when you reach the summit of an entire island. Haleakala National Park towers above the Hawaiian island of Maui. Locals and tourists enjoy exploring the extinct volcanic crater at an elevation of 10,000 feet. I’ve driven to the summit twice, both…
