We have been to Billings, Montana, many, many times, but our family had never been to Pompey's Pillar National Monument, just 25 miles east of Billings, until recently! In fact, we didn't even know it was there until a couple of years ago. Pompey's Pillar is the location where William Clark (of Lewis & Clark Expedition fame) carved his name and the date of his visit, on … [Read more...] about Pompey’s Pillar National Monument, Billings, Montana…
National Parks
So Much to Love about Padre Island National Seashore!
Every year, for the past 5 winters, we have traveled south for the season. We have explored cross-country, from California to Florida, and while we have found lots of favorite places, some of which we have gone back to more than once, there is just one place that we absolutely must return to each year... There are many reasons that this spot is our favorite place in the … [Read more...] about So Much to Love about Padre Island National Seashore!
Lyndon B Johnson State Park and NHS…
We love to visit historic sites while we are traveling, and if they are enjoyable, as well as educational, that's an extra bonus! The Lyndon B Johnson State Park in Texas Hill Country is definitely both! The LJB State ark is really unique in that it incorporates a living history farm, working cattle ranch, the Texas 'White House', an airplane hanger, and a fabulous and … [Read more...] about Lyndon B Johnson State Park and NHS…
Visiting Tuzigoot National Monument in northern Arizona…
When we visit northern Arizona, we usually stay at the Thousand Trails RV Resort in Cottonwood. We love that it is right in the center of so many things to do! Go west, and you drive through the quaint little town of Jerome, and take a winding, gorgeous desert drive over to Flagstaff (where our boys love to visit all the gun shops!). Head east, and you will wind up in Sedona … [Read more...] about Visiting Tuzigoot National Monument in northern Arizona…
Montezuma’s Castle National Monument, Arizona…
When we are in the beautiful, northern area of Arizona, we love to visit the many national parks and monuments that are near Flagstaff. There are quite a few 'cliff dwelling' national parks in the southwest. Each one is unique, and has it's own reason for a visit. We love Montezuma's Castle because it is just so different! Can you imagine having had a part in building … [Read more...] about Montezuma’s Castle National Monument, Arizona…