Old Fort Jackson Savannah: Visitor Guide
Category: Other Public Land
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My wife and I visited Old Fort Jackson on our Savannah trip, directly after Fort Pulaski and right before a friend’s wedding. We got there just as costumed interpreters were starting a rifle demonstration, then explored the rest of the small fort. It’s a quick stop, and the live firing demonstrations make it worth the detour. Is…
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My wife and I visited Wormsloe State Historic Site on our Savannah trip, in the afternoon after a morning of sightseeing downtown. We walked the full avenue of oaks to the museum, talked with the rangers about Wormsloe’s history, and started the nature trail before running out of time. It’s a short, scenic visit, and…
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There’s a certain type of American who has been to Disney World 3 times and Yellowstone zero. There’s another kind who drove to the Grand Canyon, took a picture of the South Rim, and left. And then there’s the parksmaxxer – someone who shows up at a unit of the National Park System, that nobody’s…
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From the Pacific Coast to the Tallest Trees on Earth Southern California surprised us. On this 5-day trip we visited two national parks, a national monument, two national forests, two caves, went whitewater rafting, and went to a grocery store that charged $15 for orange juice. Here’s how we did it in July 2025, along…
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Lincoln, Caves, and a Concrete Wigwam We planned a weekend trip visiting family and extended it to 7 days, granting time to both catch up and see the local NPS sites and Mammoth Cave National Park. Here’s how we balanced family time and national park visits, along with options for similar itineraries based on our…
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Lyonia Preserve in Deltona, Florida is one of the best places in the state to see the threatened Florida Scrub-Jay. This free preserve combines sandy hills with the rare scrub habitat and an impressive Environmental Center. Here’s everything you need to know before you visit. Is Lyonia Preserve Worth Visiting? Absolutely – especially if you’re…
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One of the roughest, wildest, most challenging paddles in Florida — not for the faint of heart. Quick Facts Safety Warning This is not a beginner or intermediate route. This stretch of the Waccasassa River is regarded as one of the most technically demanding paddle routes in Florida. You will encounter log jams, overhanging branches,…
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The Emerald Cut is the crystal-clear, spring-fed stretch of Rock Springs Run you can only reach by boat, and it is the start of our favorite paddle near Orlando. This guide covers the full trip from King’s Landing up the Emerald Cut and 8.5 miles down to Wekiva Island, plus how every confusing Wekiva name…
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Packed with bison, views, and prairie dogs, the Black Hills, and Badlands, South Dakota is a great place for your next family vacation. In this post, I will share my experiences on a 5-day western South Dakota vacation, along with tips, tricks, and sample itineraries to help you make the most out of your trip.…
