If you find yourself in Washington, DC anytime during the month of December, one of the things you need to make a point of doing is checking out the Christmas trees around the city. While there are several trees worth
You all know that I love museums. I love the large, the small, the world-renowned and the obscure. I really enjoy visiting local historical society museums wherever I go — you always learn something cool and fascinating. So today I
It's no secret my family and I love animals. In fact, family and friends tease us all of the time that we could open up a petting zoo of our own, with all of the animals that we own. So
L ocated in the town of Winchester, the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley is probably unlike any stuffy museum you’ve been to before, offering a blend of indoor and outdoor activities that appeal to people of all ages and interests. Whether
Even though it's been less than 125 years since the Wright brothers made their first successful flight in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, since then mankind has produced enough aviation artifacts to fill hundreds of museums around the world! Fortunately, some
F or as long as I can remember, I have always been fascinated by military aircraft. Maybe it's because I grew up on military bases so there were always jets and helicopters flying overheard. As a kid I watched movies like
R eady to learn about one of Paris' best kept secrets? Last year I found myself standing in awe in the Oval Reading room of the Richelieu site of the National Library of France. Even though we have been to Paris
I love visiting caves and caverns and have been to several throughout the Shenandoah Valley. I love learning about the geology of the caves and seeing the cool formations. Though the rock formations seen in Melrose Caverns are interesting and
This post may contain affiliate links, meaning I will earn a small commission if you make a purchase through these links. Thank you for your support!Given all of the wondrous monuments, world-class museums and chic cafes one can visit on
I t was July 12, 1864. After leading a somewhat successful raid into Washington, DC, with the US Capitol in his sights, Confederate general Jubal Early made the decision to withdraw back into Virginia upon hearing about additional Union reinforcements on