Exploring history, our theme for the week, can provide fascinating adventures my family and I found, whether it’s in your own backyard or as you travel around the country.  My love of history stems from my parents’ interest in our country and the world. 
 When we took family trips, Mother and Father enjoyed stopping at forts, old settlements, historic homes and parks.
When Jim I’ve traveled with our daughter, we’d read historic markers and learn about the countryside we traversed.  These stops made nice breaks in sometimes lengthy drives.  Some of them included:

Following portions of the Oregon Trail
Visiting Living History Farms in …read more