The National Archives Museum is located on the National Mall in Washington, DC. No trip to DC is complete without a visit to the National Archives because it houses some of the most famous documents in American history. First, expect to go through security. In fact, expect to go through security…
The west end of the National Mall in Washington D.C. is full of iconic monuments and memorials that most people have only seen on the back of their money. We explored many of these monuments in one walk with our young children. We enjoyed this walk in the evening when the…
We visited Shenandoah National Park in Virginia on a recent trip to Washington, DC. Having lived out west all of our lives, we were surprised by some of the history of this park, but we still found it very beautiful, particularly during the Fall. History of Shenandoah After the creation of…
We did an awesome hike in Shenandoah National Park. It is called Dark Hollow Waterfall, and the waterfall is amazing! This hike is only 1.4 miles roundtrip, but it is a little steep as you walk directly down to the waterfall. The trail down to Dark Hollow Falls is stunningly beautiful!…