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Mississippi – Natchez Trace Parkway, Natchez Trace NST, and Natchez NHP

The eight NPS sites in Mississippi focus on three primary themes – Civil War battlefield sites, the Civil Rights movement, and the Natchez Trace. Our goal this summer was to visit all of the Mississippi NPS sites. The Natchez Trace sites were quite historical and enjoyable. The southern terminus of the Natchez Trace is in,Continue reading “Mississippi – Natchez Trace Parkway, Natchez Trace NST, and Natchez NHP”

Mississippi and Alabama – Civil Rights Movement Sites

On our trip to visit Mississippi NPS sites this summer, we visited two sites associated with the Civil Rights movement. Selma to Montgomery NHT The highlight of our trip to Selma, Alabama was walking across the Edmond Pettis Bridge where thousands of non-violent protestors led by Martin Luther King, Jr. began their four-day, 54-mile marchContinue reading “Mississippi and Alabama – Civil Rights Movement Sites”

Big Lagoon SP and Gulf Islands National Seashore

We took Pearl on her first trip to Florida with M and M’s family at Big Lagoon State Park near Pensacola, Florida. We also tested out our new kayak carrier in a harrowing drive down through a wind advisory warning. It was worth it because the spacious campsites were near two ponds with boardwalks, niceContinue reading “Big Lagoon SP and Gulf Islands National Seashore”

Mill Springs Battlefield NM and Camp Nelson NM

“What a country chooses to save is what a country chooses to say about itself.”  Mollie Beattie, Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service We have found great diversity in what our country has preserved for future generation in our quest to visit the 400 plus National Park Sites (NPS).  Some sites are majestic,Continue reading “Mill Springs Battlefield NM and Camp Nelson NM”

Abraham Lincoln’s Birthplace NHP

We listened to several historical books with ties to Kentucky while traveling. These books brought the historical sites we were visiting to life and gave depth to our trip. We read books about Daniel Boone, Abraham Lincoln, and Churchhill Downs. We like to download library books using the Libby app. The Lincoln Conspiracy by BradContinue reading “Abraham Lincoln’s Birthplace NHP”

Fort Mantanzas NM

The Spanish completed Fort Matanzas in 1742 to defend the southern approach to their military settlement at St Augustine which lay 14 miles to the north, on the Matanzas River. Made of coquina, the small fort housed five cannons and a contingent of just seven soldiers. The fort is the only example of a watchtowerContinue reading “Fort Mantanzas NM”