Book Of The Week, Extend The Experience
Book of the Week This week’s book of the week is Discover America’s National Parks: George Washington. As the “father” of the United States, George Washington would be revered for generations to come. His friend and neighbor, General “Light-Horse Harry” Lee,...
Book Of The Week, Extend The Experience
Blue Ridge Parkway The Blue Ridge Parkway meanders for 469 miles through the hills, mountains, and pastoral landscapes of the Southern Appalachian Highlands. The Blue Ridge Parkway road trip experience provides visitors with regional history, mountain culture, and...
Book Of The Week, Extend The Experience
Gulf Islands National Seashore The beautiful Gulf Islands National Seashore, straddling Florida and Mississippi, includes maritime forests, white quartz beaches, bayous, nature trails, and historic military fortifications. Created in 1971 by Congress, the Gulf...
Book Of The Week, Extend The Experience
Asians and Pacific Islanders in the Civil War Asians and Pacific Islanders fought for both the Union and the Confederacy during the Civil War. Understanding their experiences and perspectives is essential to understanding the full scope of a conflict that defined the...
Book Of The Week, Extend The Experience
The George Washington Memorial Parkway The George Washington Memorial Parkway spans 7,000 acres through Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC, preserving both historical and environmental sites along the Potomac River. It was conceived as both a way to relieve...
