American Nomad Blog
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American Nomad covers the best of U.S. travel—from vacation deals to festivals, weekend getaways, travel tips, and more. A seasoned traveler and Moon author, Laura is the perfect guide to help discover new gems when traveling domestically.
Recent Posts
- A Southern Girl's Wintertime Adventure in Yellowstone
- One Novelist's Odyssey Across America
- Gearing up for a Family Camping Trip
- Mint Juleps and More at Oak Alley Plantation
- Avoiding Identity Theft While on Vacation
- Money-Saving Travel Tips from Nomadic Matt
- Fashion, Fun, and Convenience for the Modern Traveler
- In Search of Irish Museums Across America
- The Inspiring Journey of a Solo Kayaker
- Getting Fit for Treks in Yosemite and Elsewhere, Part 2
- Getting Fit for Treks in Yosemite and Elsewhere, Part 1
- Experiencing Yosemite with YExplore
- Two Travel Contests Worth Mentioning
- A Word About the TSA's No-No List
- A Reader's Advice About Airport Security
State Park Splendor in the Florida Keys, Part 1
As I noted yesterday, America's National Park Service has just celebrated its 94th birthday. So, it surely goes without saying that I currently have national parks on the brain. Of course, it doesn't take much for that to happen. Even with outstanding issues like snowmobiles, firearms, overcrowding, pollution, and other environmental dilemmas, our National Park System is truly a wondrous thing. more >>
Birthday Wishes for the National Park Service
Though the day is drawing to a close, I'd be remiss if I didn't take a minute to wish the National Park Service a happy 94th birthday. On August 25, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed the National Park Service Organic Act, which, as the name indicates, created the National Park Service. more >>
A Nostalgic Stroll Aboard the Keewatin Maritime Museum
Last weekend, my husband, Dan, and I ventured with another couple to Michigan's Art Coast in the southwestern part of the state's Lower Peninsula. Concentrated around the neighboring towns of Saugatuck and Douglas, this lovely resort area boasts a wide assortment of art galleries and antique shops – which indeed explains the longtime nickname as well as part of the reason for its popularity, especially during the summer months. more >>
Treasure Hunts on South Padre Island, Part 2
A few days ago, I told you about the first trip that my husband, Dan, and I made to South Padre Island, a curious barrier island at the southern tip of the Lone Star State. Since then, Dan and I have returned several times – both to visit our newfound friends and to explore the treasure-rich dunes and tidal flats north of town. As I mentioned two weeks ago, there's nothing quite like hunting for treasure, even seemingly worthless items like Petoskey stones along Lake Michigan's eastern shore or sand dollars beside the Gulf of Mexico. Although you might not always find what you seek, you may still stumble upon something worth finding. more >>
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