C&O Canal—4 Great Stops Along the Route
The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal is an National landmark that extends nearly 185 miles from Georgetown in Washington D.C. to Cumberland, Maryland. Here is a quick overview and four suggested stops along the route.
Civil War in Virginia—10 Major Battles and Surrender
This list contains 10 major battles leading to the final surrender at Appomattox. The encounters are listed chronologically and provide a brief summary to provide some context for anyone interested in further exploration.
Colonization and Conflict
Initially a small fort was built St. Augustine, but it proved ineffective. In 1586, during the Angol-Spanish War, Sir Francis Drake raided and burned St. Augustine necessitating plans for construction of more substantial defenses.
Natural Arches of the Cumberland Plateau
Two subregions of the Cumberland Plateau are particular must-see destinations. The Red River Gorge Geological Area in Kentucky and the Big South Fork of the Cumberland River which straddles the Kentucky-Tennessee border are particularly rich in natural bridges and other geological formations.
10 Things to Do In and Around Custer State Park
Custer is the largest state park in the United States and adjoins Black Hills National Forest, Custer State Forest and Wind Cave National Park making it part of a much larger undeveloped tract.