Exploring some of the National Wildlife Refuges, State Parks and National Seashores of Central Florida.

Merritt Island NWR
Pelican Island
St. Sebastian River State Park
St. Johns NWR
Captain Duke's Airboat Rides

One of the newest National Park and a longtime State Park.  Great birding and lots of other options for exploring.  Hike Sand Dunes, Wooded marshland, woodland forests, and open marshes.  Visit beaches with a view of Chicago.  A great affordable getaway!  

Touring tips and Info on Holiday World

Our next stop on the Mother/Son road trip was Hershey, Pennsylvania for some fun at Chocolate World and HersheyPark.  Includes sharing info on the shows at Chocolate world, and the make your own candy bar. 

We continue on the Mother/Son Road Trip with a stop in Gettysburg.  We touch on Audio tours vs. Private tours from Gettysburg Battlefield Guides, Eisenhower House, The Visitor Center options, how much time to spend and more! 

Exploring Harper's Ferry and Monocacy  National Battlefield on our way to Gettysburg from Antietam

A visit to Antietam National Battlefield with a private guide from Antietam Battlefield Guides.  We spent several hours at the Battleground going through the site in the order of the events of the battle.  We followed our tour with ice cream at Nutter's Ice Cream Shop in Sharpsburg and then lunch at Blue Moon Cafe in Shepardstown, WV.

My youngest and I set out on a road trip - first stop Fort Necessity - George Washington's First battle and only surrender and the start of the French and Indian War.  I share some of the history and context of the battle and our stop there on the way to Antietam.

I've been to the South Rim and the North Rim, and The North Rim wins hands down.  We stayed at the Grand Canyon Lodge. 

Our stay in Cortez Colorado to visit nearby Mesa Verde National Park.  We stayed at the Hampton Inn in Cortez.