The only way to drive through Shenandoah National Park is to take Skyline Drive, which is about a three-hour trip from one end to the other. Of course, that can vary pretty wildly depending on how quickly you decide to travel through the park. Skyline Drive has plenty of opportunities for you to pull over […]
So if you’re wondering whether or not a trip to Shenandoah is worth it – YES! It definitely won’t disappoint. You get the chance to experience some truly unique aspects of nature in its purest form including stunning views from mountain peaks, gorges lined with wildflowers, cascading waterfalls and breathtaking sunsets that will take your […]
Perched atop a lengthy section of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia, Shenandoah National Park is one of the most beautiful and serene parks on the east coast. Whether you’re just heading down the 105-mile Skyline Drive or getting off the beaten path and walking some of the park’s 500+ miles of hiking trails, you’re […]
Is Valley Forge worth visiting? For our money, the answer is an absolute yes! A Valley Forge park tour is a great way for families, tourists, or anyone interested in history to spend a day. While the park is most famous for its historical encampment, it also has plenty of other features that make it […]
While some Valley Forge Park tours are still available, as of December 2021, some parts of the park are closed for renovations due to COVID-19 or to repair damage caused by Hurricane Ida. We recommend that you check the park’s website before planning your visit to have the most up-to-date information on which attractions will […]
While on a Valley Forge Park tour, you might wonder why Washington chose this place for his encampment. There are a few reasons, but the most important one is its proximity to Philadelphia, a highly valued strategic location during the war. During the American Revolution, Philadelphia was the biggest and most important city in the […]
As you’ll hear on the Valley Forge Park tour, George Washington and the Continental Army camped at Valley Forge from December 1777 to June 1778. For a few different reasons, this period proved to be vital to the success of the American Revolution. First, while the battle of Saratoga in September 1777 would prove to […]
If there’s one thing you shouldn’t miss in the Florida Keys, it’s the beaches. As any Florida Keys tour will tell you, the Keys beaches are legendary as tropical paradises, and any visitor to the islands should take at least a few hours to relax and sip a drink on the sandy shores. Here’s a […]
You can drive from one end of the Keys to the other in about two hours, but any good Florida Keys tour will take you a little longer than that. After all, why drive through the Keys if you’re not going to stop at all the interesting destinations along the way? If you’d like to […]
A driving tour through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park only takes about two hours. But I recommend planning to spend a lot more time! The two-hour driving time estimated by the self-guided driving tour is based on the assumption that you won’t leave your car. But trust me, there are a lot of attractions […]
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