Wright Brothers NM

They Taught the World to Fly! 

Wind, sand, and a dream of flight brought Wilbur and Orville Wright to Kitty Hawk, North Carolina where, after four years of scientific experimentation, they achieved the first successful airplane flights on December 17, 1903. With courage and perseverance, these self-taught engineers relied on teamwork and application of the scientific process. What they achieved changed our world forever.

Dec 11, 2020

We made a trip down today. It made for a great day to get out and relax. Walked the park and Daisy enjoyed the time out also. 

May 26, 2012

This was our second trip to the Wright Brothers NM. There is so much to learn about the first flights here. We toured the visitor center and then headed out for a walk up to Kill Devil Hill and the Wrights Memorial with the girls. This offered us a breathtaking view of the entire area. After a visit here you must do a follow up with a visit to Dayton Ohio to get the complete history and life stories of the Wright Brothers.

March 24, 1997

Took in the site first by stopping at the Visitor center learning about the impotence of the site. We then headed out to the hill and monument.  

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Our 41st NPS Unit

Cumberland Gap NHP

                 

Mountain Gateway: 

At Cumberland Gap, the first great gateway to the west, follow the buffalo, the Native American, the long hunter, the pioneer... all traveled this route through the mountains into the wilderness of Kentucky. Modern day explorers and travelers stand in awe at this great gateway and the many miles of trails and scenic features found in the park.

Nov 28, 2020

We started this visit at the Visitors Center. There is a small museum to take in that gives a overview of the history of the Cumberland Gap. We also watched a short film that was well done and gave us more clarity to the history and use of the Gap. After grabbing lunch in town, we headed up to Pinnacle Overlook. This is the main attraction you can drive to in the park. The drive up was fun but not for the faint of heart. We spent some time at the overlook taking in the amazing views at the overlook. Due to COVID we did not get to take in the Hensley Settlement or Gap Cave. We will be back to take in these on another visit. 

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Our 144th NPS Unit

Martin Luther King NHP

A Great Leader is Born:

A young boy grows up in a time of segregation…A dreamer is moved by destiny into leadership of the modern civil rights movement…This was Martin Luther King, Jr.  Come hear his story, visit the home of his birth, and where he played as a child.  Walk in his footsteps and hear his voice in the church where he moved hearts and minds.  Marvel at how he was an instrument for social change.

23 Nov 2020

A quick stop to pick up the new stamps

14 Apr 2017

A return visit to spend more time learning more about Martin Luther King, Jr.

28 Oct 2016

A quick stop to pick up the Centennial stamp. 

6 Nov 2013
To read about the subject of the Struggle for Civil Rights in school was one thing but to walk in the footsteps of Martin Luther King, Jr. brings so much into focus. One could wonder how much different it would have been had not one person extinguished the guiding light of the movement. We took in the different locations throughout this unit including a tour of his birth house and the Ebenezer Church. 

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Our 93rd NPS Unit

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