Theodore Roosevelt Island is a hidden gem in Washington D.C. It is not just a memorial or a monument, but an island filled with nature. In fact, the island is actually part of the US National Park Service. Roosevelt Island The island didn’t always look like its current condition. In the 1930s, architects transformed the […]
Growing up on Florida’s Space Coast meant we would often run outside to witness a Space Shuttle or rocket launch. Over the years we witnessed hundreds of launches and everyone was just as exciting as the one before it. When the end of the Space Shuttle program was announced it sent shock waves across the […]
When most people hear about the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum they automatically think of the museum on the National Mall in Washington D.C. What many don’t know is that that museum has an Annex outside of D.C. Udvar-Hazy Center TheSteven F. Udvar-Hazy Center is the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Annex. It […]
Washington DC’s National Building Museum is a unique museum. Just by reading the name, you would assume that this museum is dedicated to “buildings” throughout the United States. Unfortunately, that is not the case. Usually, I write about places I wholeheartedly recommend. I’m breaking that rule with this post. I suggest doing your research before […]
After spending 2 days exploring Philadelphia, we decided to check out Valley Forge National Historic Park. It also happened to be President’s day, therefore, we were in for an extra treat. History of Valley Forge Valley Forge NHP is the site of the 1777-1778 winter encampment of the Continental Army. George Washington had decided to […]
We recently spent 2 days in Philadelphia, the City of Brotherly Love and history. There is so much to see and do. So much history to explore and learn. Day 1 in Philadelphia Our first day in the city started early on a Saturday. We drove into the city from the Homewood Suites in Plymouth […]
