The U.S. National Parks Service doesn’t just include natural phenomena. It also has a number of National Historical Parks, Monuments, Memorials and Battlefields (among others!). Mount Rushmore is a national memorial, and definitely has the vibe of learning about...
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The Crazy Horse Memorial is very close to Mount Rushmore, so they lend themselves to an easy double-visit. Crazy Horse Memorial is not a National or State Park, so funding is private. It does cost money to get in, but I was happy to support the effort. I especially...
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North American history has really come alive for me on this trip. I am fascinated to see how the natural world has drawn human attention and value, and how the economy, culture and politics evolve from there. I don’t remember learning much about the westward...
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Whatever you do, do not have tire problems on the morning you’re going to the Grand Tetons and get there late. Not only will you have to rush, but the view is almost entirely west-facing, and too many of your photos will be backlit. You’re welcome....
Read moreI drove my 27-foot motor home and tow car over Beartooth Highway and the Chief Joseph Scenic Byway this day. On Beartooth, wind pounded and it snowed(!) and hailed(!) in August(!), and I was teary most of the time because the scenery was so eerily beautiful and I was...
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Who doesn’t love the Eagles?? I had to make my pilgrimage to Winslow, Arizona! If you go, make sure to visit La Posada Hotel designed by Mary Jane Colter, the same architect who designed key iconic structures in Grand Canyon. It has been exquisitely restored,...
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