Manassas, Virginia was an area of strategic importance during the American Civil War. Being 30 miles from the nation’s capital in Washington meant that both Confederate and Union armies were usually nearby. Two major Civil War battles took place on…
Gettysburg, a small town in Pennsylvania, was the site of the most important battle of the American Civil War. The town today is a veritable Disneyland of history. Sure it’s over-commercialized, but it remains a spot worthy of a visit…
The Battle of Antietam (Sharpsburg) is known as the bloodiest day in American History. With nearly 4,000 killed (including six generals) and 23,000 total casualties over these Maryland fields and woods, the battleground is a true testament to the intensity…
When visiting Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park, a great lodging option is the rustic Big Meadows Lodge. It’s a perfect way to cap off a beautiful road trip down Skyline Drive or a hike along one of the Shenandoah’s many popular…
The narrow Shenandoah National Park winds along the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains in western Virginia. While the 105-mile Skyline Drive is the highlight of the park, there are also copious opportunities all kinds of outdoor activities, including hiking…
Deer Creek State Park is a popular Ohio vacation destination about an hour southwest of Columbus. The park sports a 18-hole championship golf course, a nearly 1,300 acre lake with unlimited horsepower boating, and a 1,700 foot public swimming beach.…