If you think we have a lock on wild scenic country in the west, think again. Here we are in the middle of Kentucky, a half days drive by freeway to places like Cincinnati, Louisville and Memphis . Yet we are caught in a time warp. Our campground in Mammoth Caves National Park has no electricity, no water, no cell phone coverage, no cable TV and no WiFi. Continue reading Time Warp
Tag Archives: historical places
Catch Up:
The past ten days have been both exciting and hectic: Exciting in that we are exploring a completely new part of the country: Hectic because a couple things have quit working. Continue reading Catch Up:
The Cabot Trail:
Nova Scotia seems to me to be roughly divided into two parts. Cape Breton Island and all the rest of Nova Scotia. Cape Breton Island was likened to the Scottish Highlands by Alexander Graham Bell. Of course Nova Scotia means New Scotland, and this area has a strong Scottish heritage. Nowhere on Cape Breton Island are you ever very far from water. Continue reading The Cabot Trail:
Gettysburg PA:
The last three days we have been reviewing our U.S. History up close and personal. I certainly am not going to tell you folks the story of what happened here. I will encourage you all to take time whenever you pass these historical places to take the time to reflect on what our forbearers were doing back then. Continue reading Gettysburg PA:
Acadia National Park:
We have found a real treasure here in Bar Harbor Maine. It is Acadia National Park. We have been hiking and biking and riding all of the free shuttle buses. The weather has been outstanding. We may get our spirits dampened a bit tomorrow as a frontal system blows in from New York State. Continue reading Acadia National Park: