(Dover TN) Fort Donelson National Battlefield preserves the site of the first major victory by Union forces in the Civil War, and which made General U.S. Grant famous. (soldiers said U.S. stood for Unconditional Surrender) The battle was also the first use of ironclad gunboats commanded by Flag Officer Andrew Foote. The capture secured access […]
(nr Arivaca AZ) South on AZ-286 took me through the Altar Valley and to Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge. At the small Visitor Center, I watched a video about the history as a ranch, features of the refuge, and efforts to restore habitat. Exhibits of plant and animal life on the refuge were good. Ranch […]
(Faywood NM) During a recent stay at City of Rocks State Park I hiked numerous times through the rock formations. It really was a fascinating place, with different views each time I ventured out. It struck me that there were lots of balancing rocks along the paths. I wondered if they were monitored for safety. […]