This was not our first time in Portland, arriving on a cruise ship we decided to take the ferry to peaks island for a couple hours. Light houses While sailing into Portland we passed by the many light houses Portland Head Lighthouse Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse Bud Light lighthouse Peaks Island Ferry to Peaks Island […]
We arrived on cruise ship, this was a tender port, the tender drops off at Newport Hi-Speed Ferry (Perrotti Park). From there it’s about 5 minutes walk to Rhode Island Public Transit where trolly are available. During our visit summer of 22, the 67 hop on hop off trolly was free. Our cruise arrived at […]
This was a last-minute trip for us, leaving out of New York City made this an easy itinerary. Ports of Call Newport, Rhode Island Portland, Maine Bar Harbor, Maine (Acadia National Park) Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Click here for picture book Cruising out of NYC View of New York, New Jersey and […]
Friendship Hill National Historic Site Fort Necessity National Battlefield Flight 93 National Memorial The visitor center exhibit is impressive, no pictures allowed in the exhibit area. Gettysburg National Military Park
Info/Tip Hocking Hills State Park is close to Columbus, OH. Personally we enjoyed it more than the Cuyahoga Valley Nation Park. There are many short trails to explore in the park. We only had a day and tried to do as many as we can. From North to South we did the following trails – […]
Info/Tip We visited during Thanksgiving Long Weekend and during off-season only the Boston Mills Visitor center was open. Check NPS site for visitor center opening hours. The park is open all year round. Things to do Ledges Trail This is the most popular trail in Cuyahoga Valley 1.8 miles round trip takes about 1-2 hours. […]
San Antonio Missions National Historic Park The Alamo A historic landmark in downtown San Antonio. Visit the Church Alamo and learn about history of the 1836 Battle of the Alamo. River Walk Nice River walk in downtown San Antonio with bars and restaurants and river cruise. Historic Market Square Mexican shopping district Japanese Tea Garden […]
Info/Tips San Antonio Missions has 4 Missions From north to south Mission Concepcion Mission San Jose (this is where the visitor center is located) Mission San Juan Mission Espada Note: Mission Alamo is not owned by NPS it is state owned. Return to New Mexico and Texas 8 Days Itinerary
Amistad National Recreation area is close to Del Rio. On our drive from Big Bend National Park to San Antionio it was a quick stop to Strech our legs but we didn’t have lots of time to explore. We stopped by the visitor center and did a very short 0.3 mile trail to the Amistad […]
Info/Tips Big Bend is BIG and service is limited, fill up gas when you can. There is only one gas station next to Panter Junction visitor center. Lodging – highly recommend to stay in the national park. Camping or at Chisos Mountain Lodge (the only lodging available in the park). Closest town with hotel lodging […]