Our final day in Washington, D.C. took us to one of the places I had been looking forward to the most—the U.S. Capitol. Unfortunately, this was the one stop on our trip that didn’t quite live up to our expectations. We had reserved a tour, but with hundreds of school groups visiting that day, it was incredibly crowded. Instead of being able to take our time and really appreciate the history and architecture, we often […]

One of the perks of staying at Cherry Hill Park was the variety of guided tours they offered into Washington, D.C. Since we had already spent our first day exploring the city on our own, we thought a nighttime tour would give us a completely different perspective. And in many ways, it did. That being said, it also taught us an important lesson. If you’re considering a guided tour, take a few extra minutes to […]

As we found a place to stand, groups of students from visiting schools participated in the ceremony. Some places leave an impression that stays with you long after you’ve gone home. For us, Arlington National Cemetery was one of those places. If you’re planning a visit to Washington, D.C., I cannot recommend this experience enough. No photograph or video can truly prepare you for what you’ll feel while standing on those grounds. When we arrived, […]

The History was Worth the Walk When we planned our Washington, D.C. trip, we knew we’d spend plenty of time walking. What we didn’t realize was just how much history we would pack into a single day. By the time we climbed back onto the Metro that evening, our watches showed nearly ten miles of walking. Our feet were tired, our camera batteries were nearly dead, and we couldn’t stop talking about everything we had […]

After two wonderful Harvest Hosts stays, it was finally time to head toward the destination we'd been planning for months... Washington, D.C. We had reserved a full week at Cherry Hill RV Park in College Park, Maryland, because we wanted enough time to experience as much of our nation's capital as possible. From everything we'd researched, Cherry Hill was one of the closest and most convenient RV parks for exploring Washington, D.C., and we couldn't […]

After an eventful first travel day, we finally arrived at our destination... Moonlight Drive-In in Abingdon, Virginia. Located just off Interstate 81, not far beyond the Tennessee-Virginia state line, it would become our very first Harvest Hosts experience. When we traveled full-time years ago, Harvest Hosts wasn't something we had ever used. This time around, we wanted to try something different, and honestly, I picked this location simply because I couldn't resist staying at a […]