Visiting the 5 National Park Sites in Western Pennsylvania: A Complete Road Trip Guide

Explore the five National Park sites in western Pennsylvania, including Fort Necessity, Flight 93 Memorial, and Johnstown Flood. Plan your perfect road trip with history, trails, and reflection.

Visiting Eisenhower National Historic Site: A Journey Through Presidential History

Step off the battlefield and into presidential history at Eisenhower National Historic Site in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. From touring the Eisenhowers’ mid-century farmhouse to strolling the working cattle farm where world leaders once walked, this site blends diplomacy, family life, and Americana in a way that few historic homes can. Whether you’re an RV traveler, history buff, or just love a good story, Eisenhower’s Gettysburg retreat offers a window into the life of a general, president, and private citizen.

Visiting Mesa Verde National Park: Cliff Palace and Balcony House Tours

Step into the past at Mesa Verde National Park, where ancient cliffside villages tell the story of the Ancestral Puebloan people. Discover what it’s like to tour Cliff Palace and Balcony House, climb towering ladders, and crawl through stone tunnels into 800-year-old homes. This guide covers the best times to visit, must-do tours, and everything you need to plan your Mesa Verde adventure.

Exploring Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage

Andrew Jackson's Hermitage

Andrew Jackson purchased this 425-acre farm from his neighbor, Nathaniel Hays, on July 5th, 1804. At the time, the property consisted of only a collection of log buildings for housing and storage. The original log cabin used as his farmhouse from 1804 to 1821, is still standing on the property. The Jacksons received and entertained all visitors in this simple cabin. Even distinguished visitors such as President James Monroe. Once construction of the brick mansion was complete, he converted this cabin into slave quarters.