National Parks

National Parks

One of the most important ideas exported from the United States has been the concept of the National Park. Yellowstone was the first, in 1872; now we can find them across the globe. History, culture, wildlife, and incredible scenery are held in trust (in Great Britain, they call theirs the National Trust) for all citizens.
03
Jun
Standing stones at Stonehenge

In Awe of Stonehenge

An iconic Neolithic site known around the world, there is only one Stonehenge. As we discovered, it's worth the journey to stand on this windy hillside in England in order to understand its allure and power.
6 min read
06
May
Moments on a grassy hill with interpretive sign below

The First Public Walk in Britain: Calton Hill

One of the seven volcanic hills within Edinburgh, Calton Hill is an ancient cinder cone atop which the first public footpath in Great Britain was established, in 1775.
2 min read
24
Sep
Star Fort earthworks Ninety Six

Counting on Ninety Six

Established in the 1750s, Ninety Six, South Carolina grew around an important crossroads. Its important role in the American Revolution is now interpreted at this National Historic Site.
4 min read
09
Jun
Jim Tate, Gettysburg Guide

Touring Gettysburg Battlefield

For a detailed tour of Gettysburg National Military Park, make sure you go with a Licensed Battlefield Guide from the oldest professional guide service in the United States, the Gettysburg Guides.
6 min read
26
Oct
Cumberland Island

Backpacking Cumberland Island

Wander an offshore wilderness where wild horses roam: plan a backpacking trip to Cumberland Island, the southernmost of Georgia's famed Sea Islands.
5 min read
26
Sep
Royal Chitwan National Park

Jungle Walk in Nepal

On a jungle walk - a guided hike - through Royal Chitwan National Park in Nepal, wildlife encounters are of the safari kind, and you're on foot. Breathtaking beauty, meet sheer terror.
5 min read
02
Sep
A living room straight out of the early 1950s with a wall of books, radio, TV, and toaster

Carl Sandburg's Home

Great authors, creative souls, artistic minds need time and space and a well to dip into for inspiration. Carl Sandburg found it in the mountains of North Carolina.
2 min read
12
Mar
Virgin Gorda North Shore

Exploring Virgin Gorda

Scramble over and under boulders, swim in a sapphire sea, and relax with a tropical drink: you're on island time on a visit to Virgin Gorda, in the British Virgin Islands.
4 min read
27
Dec
Dolphin breaching the water's surface in front of mangroves near Keewaydin Island

Dolphin Watching with Sea Excursions

Cruise the Ten Thousand Islands of Everglades National Park while tracking Atlantic bottlenose dolphins with Sea Excursions.
4 min read
06
Sep
A family on an Indian elephant

Elephant Safari in Nepal

At Royal Chitwan National Park in Nepal, there is little infrastructure for wildlife watching. One of the most popular ways of seeing the park is on an elephant safari from Sauraha.
3 min read