19 Bedford Boys Lost on Omaha Beach in the First Minutes of D-Day
In the first minutes of the D-Day invasion, a small rural Virginia town lost more boys than any other American community per capita.
Historic Footnotes
The overlooked people and forgotten places that shaped American history. Historic Footnotes by Fitting in Adventure uncovers the stories that didn’t make it into the textbooks.
Savannah’s Fort Pulaski-The Most Well Preserved Civil War Era Fort
For much of the 19th century, brick and masonry fortifications are impenetrable. All this would change with the innovation of rifling technology. Forts once believed to be invincible are now conquerable with a strategic bombardment. Thus, coastal defenses such as Fort Pulaski become obsolete.
The Chart Room Bar, Key West: History, Legends & What to Expect
Only in Key West could a real treasure hunter sit in a motel room-turned-bar, tended by an actual gun running pirate smuggler, while charting his search for a lost Spanish treasure ship. All the while listening to one of the most influential musicians to ever sing about the Caribbean.
Escape to Alcatraz Island: Spending Time on The Rock
Dive deep into Alcatraz Island’s captivating history, from chilling prison days to captivating tours. Discover practical tips, ferry schedules, ticket info, and hidden gems for an unforgettable visit. Escape the ordinary, explore Alcatraz!
The Peacefully Strange Town in Western Texas of Marfa
It’s been called “peacefully strange” and that sums it up well. This small, high-desert, west Texas town. A surprising arts hub and the site of a supernatural phenomenon has people flocking to the unassuming town of Marfa, Texas.
Some say it is one of America’s last frontiers.
It is definitely a town built on self-discovery.
