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 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 […]
You’ve heard that no trip to the Great Smoky Mountains is complete without visiting Cades Cove. Out of all the spectacular sights in the park, this one attracts the most visitors every year. But is everybody overselling the concept? I’m here to tell you that the hype is real—you should absolutely make time on your […]
A tour of Maui’s Road to Hana can be a cruise through paradise. You’ll drive by some of the most beautiful sights in the world, through lush jungles and dazzling waterfalls, and groves of iridescent eucalyptus trees. However, without care and preparation, this dazzling drive can easily become a long and tiring trip. There are several […]
From my perspective, the ONLY way to travel in Yellowstone is with a self-guided driving tour! I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: tour buses tend to be more trouble than they’re worth. The schedule doesn’t allow any flexibility, your crowded together with a bunch of strangers, and seats can be expensive if […]