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Home » Interests » History

Lancaster’s Longhouse: Discovering Native American culture

October 24, 2022 by Karen Dawkins 3 Comments

Lancaster’s Longhouse updated October, 2022. When visiting the Hans Herr House in Lancaster, PA, admission includes a tour of a Native American Lancaster Longhouse. The longhouse was the heart of Native American culture for hundreds of years. And the tour really helps visitors understand the culture better. Longhouses were common to the Eastern Woodland Indians […]

Filed Under: History, Pennsylvania

Visiting the United Flight 93 Memorial

May 24, 2022 by Karen Dawkins 4 Comments

This guide to visiting the Flight 93 National Memorial explains what to expect, when to visit, and answers questions visitors need to know before they go.

Filed Under: History, Pennsylvania, USA

Colonial America: Explore Fort Ligonier

November 24, 2021 by Karen Dawkins 7 Comments

Fort Ligonier with British Flag and mountains behind

Long before Ligonier, PA was the adorable town it is today…. Long before the town square with its gazebo and shops… Long before we were the United States of America… Fort Ligonier staked a British claim for Colonial America on this beautiful, mountainous region in Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands. Fort Ligonier: A Laurel Highlands Must See […]

Filed Under: History, Interests, Pennsylvania, Uncategorized, USA

Frank Lloyd Wright houses in PA and New York

October 10, 2021 by Karen Dawkins 11 Comments

It’s been more than a year since I last traveled for this blog. When I got the invitation to return to Pennsylvania and see what’s happening in travel in 2021, I was excited to be back to work. Then, when I saw that the itinerary included tours of Frank Lloyd Wright houses in PA, including […]

Filed Under: History, New York, Pennsylvania, USA

Grand Canyon vacations for families

July 1, 2021 by Karen Dawkins 3 Comments

Skywalk glass bottomed bridge at Grand Canyon West

Now that we can travel again, families are flocking to US national parks in record numbers, lured by the promise of wide open spaces. That sure sounds like a great idea, but the crowds are another story. With just a little creativity — and the help of an informative blog (wink, wink) — family vacations […]

Filed Under: Adventure, Arizona, Arts/Culture, History, Kid Fun

Visiting the National Museum of the Marine Corps: A DC Must See!

December 2, 2019 by Karen Dawkins 2 Comments

Exterior architecture of the Marine Museum in Quantico

Y’all, I finally got to visit the National Museum of the Marine Corps — something I have long wanted to do. The Marine Corps Museum, Quantico, Virginia sits right next to I-95, just south of Washington, D.C. If you’ve ever driven I-95 through the area, you’ve seen the building with its steel beam jutting out […]

Filed Under: History, Virginia, Washington, DC

Prince William Forest Park: Spies, FDR and so much more!

November 18, 2019 by Karen Dawkins 4 Comments

Scenic drive through Prince William Forest Park

Prince William Park in Northern Virginia might be one of the best kept secrets in the Washington, DC area. I drive through that area often and had no idea the park is right there, just a stone’s throw from I-95 at Exit 152B. This happens to be the same exit you take for the National […]

Filed Under: Adventure, History, Washington, DC

Complete Outer Banks Vacation Planner: Sun, sand, and sea (and more to explore!)

March 5, 2019 by Karen Dawkins 3 Comments

Sun, sand and sea at the Outer Banks

The Outer Banks of North Carolina is a popular vacation destination for families who want to enjoy sun, sand and sea. A successful vacation takes just a bit planning, though. This guide walks you through everything you need to plan a wonderful Outer Banks vacation. We’ll cover: Outer Banks accommodations, OBX attractions in each region […]

Filed Under: Adventure, Beaches, History, Kid Fun, North Carolina, Travel guides

Lewis and Clark Exploratory Center at Darden Towe Park

February 28, 2018 by Karen Dawkins 2 Comments

Among the best indoor activities for families in Charlottesville, Virginia is visiting the Lewis and Clark Exploratory Center at Darden Towe Park. Though, there are some awesome outdoor activities here too! At this Lewis and Clark museum, families can explore and discover our early American explorers. Family activities throughout the center lead museum visitors to […]

Filed Under: History, Interests, Virginia

What did presidents do before Twitter?

February 12, 2018 by Karen Dawkins 1 Comment

With Presidents’ Day coming up, kids will be learning about American history at school. No doubt, many will have the day off to celebrate our two most revered presidents, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. But, what do we really know about the US presidents? What did presidents do before Twitter (and Facebook)? Over the past […]

Filed Under: History

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Meet Karen Dawkins

An avid traveler, I enjoy discovering new places: history, culture, and adventure. I love it all! Well, not bugs. I don’t like bugs very much, so I probably won’t visit a bug museum.

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