National Park Shenandoah

  Shenandoah National Park  Shenandoah National Park:  Just 75 miles outside of Washington DC is a peaceful and quiet national park. It has huge mountains, majestic forests, and breathtaking views. It looks like a small slice of wild paradise, filled with wildflowers in the spring, incredible foliage in the fall, and opportunities for bird and wildlife watching. Much of Shenandoah consisted of farmland and growth forests used for logging. Today, it is not possible to know where there was agriculture, …

Read More

America’s Byways – US Scenic Roads

America’s Byways – US Scenic Roads All the scenic and tourist routes compiled by  Federal Highway Administration.  Follow the link of each title for more information. US Scenic Roads for  vacations. A1A Scenic Road & Historic Coastal Byway (Florida) This byway lies between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway on a narrow barrier island with breath-taking views. This environment supports a variety of wildlife, including 50 endangered species. History aficionados will enjoy touring St. Augustine, the oldest continually-occupied European settlement …

Read More

Memorial Day: What is the history of this day in the USA?

Memorial Day: What is the origin of this day in the USA? Why is Memorial Day it such an important day in the USA? Memorial Day is one of the most important days in America’s patriotism, honoring all those who died during the wars in which the country has participated. During this 2021 it has been established to be celebrated next Monday, May 31, this being the only holiday of the month. It is expected that a large number of visits …

Read More