What better ways to celebrate Women’s History Month than with three powerful women that paved their own way through travels in the US and Canada? Amelia Earhart, Sacagawea, and Paulina Johnson set the tone for women traveling in unique ways to beautiful destinations worth a visit!
Amelia Earhart was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic. Her travels and ambition influenced many women in the future to take risks, work hard, and follow their dreams.
Her travels began in the place where she was born and grew up, Atchison, Kansas. Amelia’s ambition from a very young age drove her to be the woman we see as the brave, first female pilot. Today, you can take a trip and visit her childhood home, Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum, made to show how this amazing woman grew up to succeed in her ambition. This museum is a testament to all women who have a dream and want to follow it wherever it leads.
Opening in 2023, the Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum, shows the same type of plane used for Amelia Earhart’s travels across the Atlantic. Beautiful statues and testaments to historical success for women are displayed throughout the entire museum to celebrate Amelia and her accomplishments for both the US and women around the globe. Book your stay at Best Western Premier Liberty Inn & Suites for your day trip to both Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum and Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum.
Follow her travels – go to Los Angeles, California and Ford Island, Honolulu to visit the places Amelia Earhart embarked on her travels, and before her disappearance in the Atlantic Ocean. Amelia Earhart began her journey in Los Angeles, California, flying the Lockheed 10E Electra. Book your stay at Best Western Plus LA Mid-Town Hotel to explore Earthart’s beginnings. Amelia Earhart made a crash landing on Fort Island, Honolulu, in her attempt to travel around the world, and there is now the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum commemorating her experience flying and giving details about the journey. To see the spot where she made her crash appearance and learn more about her travels, book your stay at Best Western The Plaza Hotel and follow this female icon of American history.
Sacagawea is a woman to look up to in history, as she helped lead the expedition with Luis and Clark from 1804-1806, traveling from the Northern Plains through the Rocky Mountains and heading down to the Pacific Ocean. Embracing her adventurous side, Sacagawea was a Shoshone woman and is commemorated for her leadership and traveling expertise during the historical journey. Follow her journey through North Dakota and visit the Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site, where Sacagawea was taken to by the Hidatsa tribe in 1800, by booking your stay at Best Western Roosevelt Place Hotel, close to this historical monument.
During their expedition, Lewis and Clark named Montana’s Mussellshell River “Sah-ca-gah-weah,” or “Bird Woman’s River,” after the woman who cared for these men on their journey and provided navigation recommendations on their voyage. Visit this river and shadow Sacagawea’s journey by booking your stay at Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel.
To see where Sacagawea led the Lewis and Clark expedition in between Missouri and Yellowstone rivers, you can stay at the Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel and check out the historical landmarks that show you the story of the expedition. Sacagawea was able to recognize landmarks in Montana to further this voyage moving down the correct path and traveled to different places down the Missouri River while having a child and assisting in direction.
Sacagawea is a woman to look up to, serving characteristics of knowledge, balance, motherhood, and sacrifice on such an epic and important journey.
Paulina Johnson was a very important woman in Canadian history, as she traveled with her performances all over both Canada and the United States. As a mother and now historical figure, Paulina Johnson was a famous poet, artist, writer, and performer who traveled to performances by canoe. When visiting important places Paulina left her mark on, stay at Best Western Plus Sands and visit Stanley Park in Vancouver, British Columbia, where you can find a monument commemorating her achievements and influence on Canadian culture. Vancouver, British Columbia, is where Paulina Johnson passed away on March 7, 1913, but her monuments carry her stories on with her.
Paulina Johnson traveled all across Canada, but a large part of her foundation was made in her childhood home in Ohsweken, Ontario, turned into a national museum full of the history of her travels and successes. Chiefswood National Historical Site is Paulina’s childhood home, where you can learn about her children, career, and collection of work. It is just minutes away from Best Western Plus Burlington Inn & Suites, where you can stay and visit this site full of the Canadian history of this remarkable woman.
