Tag Archives: Historic Sites

Autumn Light

As we settle into the new semester, the oppressive heat of the summer sun has eased as we rush past the autumnal equinox, and our wobbling top of a planet tilts away from our star. Light becomes a precious commodity, … Continue reading

National Parks, Historic Sites, & Monuments

From its beginnings the US government has designated land for public use. In 1790, land for Washington, D.C., was set aside for the building of the country’s capitol. Then, in 1832, the Hot Springs Reservation was established in Arkansas. During … Continue reading