by Mary Charleson | Jul 12, 2026 | USA
You can do a lot during one day in Shenandoah National Park, but you’ll need to plan your day wisely. When time is limited, I’d recommend checking out what the park has to offer by driving part of the 105 mile Skyline Drive, viewing some of the scenic...
by Mary Charleson | Jan 15, 2026 | USA
The Clifton in Charlottesville is one of those properties that is hard to compare to alternatives in the area. Steeped in history, it’s more like arriving at a country estate, as an invited guest. The Clifton was built in 1799 by Thomas Mann Randolf and his...
by Mary Charleson | Dec 15, 2025 | USA
Is Monticello worth visiting? Absolutely yes! Whether you’re an American or international visitor as I was, Thomas Jefferson’s mountaintop plantation, located just out of Charlottesville, Virginia, offers interesting insight into American history. The property is...
by Mary Charleson | May 9, 2025 | USA
I visited Island in the Sky Canyonlands National Park, Utah in early April 2025. Warned that even during shoulder season, this region could get busy, I lucked out because of snow. A spring snow storm caused white outs in the park earlier in the day, driving away...
by Mary Charleson | May 7, 2025 | USA
Experiencing Arches National Park hikes in a single day is ambitious, but not impossible. It’s true that you could spend multiple days in the park and still not see everything. But if you have a coveted early timed entry ticket, or are an early riser hitting the...
by Mary Charleson | Apr 24, 2025 | USA
Capital Reef National Park might seem an odd name for a park without a body of water or proximity to an ocean reef. Plus it’s a long way away from any landmark or city resembling a capital. But once you’ve visited the park and understand its unique geological...
