Some places in Washington, D.C. feel loud with history. The National Mall is one of them. But the Tidal Basin? The Tidal Basin whispers. Earlier in the day, as we explored the war memorials surrounding the National Mall, I watched my son carry himself differently. Even before we reached the memorials surrounding the water, the … Read more
Some places feel larger than themselves. Not because of their size, but because of the weight they carry. The National Mall in Washington, D.C. is one of those places. When most people picture it, they imagine the postcard version: marble monuments, waving flags, and wide green lawns stretching between some of the most recognizable landmarks … Read more
Some travel days follow a carefully crafted plan. Others begin with a simple question: What if we went somewhere else instead? That question is how my son and I ended up standing on the fields of Gettysburg. Throwing Away the Itinerary During our Washington, D.C. road trip, I had built an itinerary using Roadtrippers. It … Read more
Tucked between the tall pines of northern Florida lies a quiet clearing that once thundered with cannon fire. Olustee Battlefield State Park isn’t just a preserved slice of Civil War history—it’s a place where memory lingers in the soil and stories still rise with the morning mist. Dusty and I had tried to visit once … Read more