See History from a Different Perspective
At Freedom’s Frontier, we’re all about seeing history from a different perspective. It’s so important to us, we put it in our mission statement. There aren’t just two sides to … Continue reading
Sleep Outside
Every year, the Smiths have a family reunion. Most years since 2000 it’s been held at Pomona State Park. But I’ve been camping with my family since I was a … Continue reading
Run
I once did a 10K run while on vacation in Savannah, Georgia. I know, a 6.2 mile run isn’t many people’s idea of a vacation, but hear me out. The … Continue reading
Walk Nature’s Treadmill
Even as I gracefully age (so I tell myself), I seldom feel that being outdoors in the Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area breathing in the fresh air, listening to the … Continue reading
Reflect on Our Most Difficult Stories
Freedom’s Frontier was established on the basis of difficult stories. Our main story is one of how this area devolved from a clash of ideas into fierce guerrilla warefare carried … Continue reading
Renew Your Spirit
Everybody gets the blues from time to time. The stresses of our daily lives get us out of sorts and we need to step back, clear out the cobwebs, and … Continue reading
Stamp Your Park Passport
As you visit National Parks, making memories, it’s always fun to bring some memories home to share with family and friends. To that end, the National Park Service created the … Continue reading
Raft Down a River
Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area has the fortune to have two of America’s largest rivers running through it! This provides us with tremendous opportunities for outdoor fun. One of the … Continue reading
Plan Ahead and Prepare
Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area is vast. With so many places to go and people to see, you need to plan out your adventure to experience as much of it … Continue reading
Take a Mini-Cruise
Growing up as a small-town kid in a land-locked state, cruising meant driving up the three blocks of the main street on a Friday or Saturday night, making a u-turn … Continue reading
