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Toledo War
Michigan and Ohio almost waged war….over Toledo. Continue reading
Category: Modern World
Fort Washington
Explore a fort built to protect Washington, D.C. Continue reading
Wandering Alexandria
A brief wander through the historic streets of Alexandria, Virginia. Continue reading
Hell’s Half Mile
Shanty Boys, Brothels and Geysers of Booze. Continue reading
Mount Vernon
Just the grand home of America’s first president, that is all. Continue reading
St. Mary’s City
Take a step back in time at Maryland’s first capitol city. Continue reading
Southern Maryland
Explore an area in weirdly shaped Maryland that is jam packed with history. Continue reading
Arlington House
Why does Arlington National Cemetery have a giant house? Continue reading
Arlington National Cemetery
Explore the nation’s most famous national cemetery. Continue reading
Return to Washington, D.C.
A wander through the capitol of the nation. Continue reading
Trap Pond
Explore Delaware’s northern most cypress swamp. Continue reading
Chincoteague
The southern end of Assateague Island has a wonderful refuge just waiting for you to explore. Continue reading
The Outer Banks
A quick visit to North Carolina’s famous seaside destination. Continue reading
Wandering Baltimore
A colonial port town turned modern city, Baltimore is full interesting neighborhoods waiting for you to explore. Continue reading
Great Falls of the Potomac
Two parks with a giant waterfall between them just fourteen miles upstream of Washington, D.C. Continue reading
Wandering Harpers Ferry
Explore a West Virginian town that time left behind. Continue reading
C&O Canal
Follow along as I explore 184.5 miles of American history, from Appalachia to Washington, D.C. Continue reading
Fort Smith
Explore an Arkansas fort that once was on America’s frontier. Continue reading
Ancient Pueblos and a Giant Crater
My last Arizona adventure ends with a visit to Homol’ovi State Park and Meteor Crater! Continue reading
Route 1: Santa Cruz to Glass Beach
A whole lot of Route 1 driving and a whole bunch of coastal stops along the way. Continue reading
Route 1: Coastlines and Elephant Seals
This journey along the California coast features wonderful beaches, craggy cliffs and shouting elephant seals! Continue reading
Lake Michigan Ghost Town
The Old West doesn’t hold the monopoly on ghost towns. Continue reading
Lighthouses and Waterfalls
A Michigan native returns home from the desert and finally sees water again. Continue reading
Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Days 27-28, Cornwall and Devon
Explore some of what England’s most beautiful peninsula has to offer. Continue reading
Caving and Saguaros
Explore Tucson, Arizona’s natural beauty, both above ground and below. Continue reading
Titan Missile Museum
Check out the only remaining Titan II Missile silo in the country, a relic from the Cold War! Continue reading
Road to Darwin
Down a Joshua Tree lined road, not far from Death Valley, lies an old mining town gone bust. Continue reading
Viaggio Italiano: Return to Naples
Tag along as I return once again to the amazing city of Naples, Italy. Continue reading
Viaggio Italiano: Wandering Cefalù
Explore an adorable seaside fishing village on Sicily’s northern coast. Continue reading
Viaggio Italiano: Wandering Palermo, Part Two
Further explorations take me through the bustling streets of Palermo. Continue reading
Malta: Wandering Valletta
Explorations of the smallest capital city in Europe, belonging to one of the smallest countries. Continue reading
Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Day 24, Wandering Cardiff
Explorations of the great Welsh capital of Cardiff. Continue reading
Return to Glen Canyon
A quick day trip brings further explorations of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Continue reading
Sleeping Bear Dunes
Explore one of the most beautiful coastlines in America. Continue reading
Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Day 23, Hellfire Pass and a Patron Saint
From Snowdonia National Park to Saint Davids, explore Western Wales. Continue reading
Michigan State Capitol Building
Explore the gaudiest state capitol building around. Continue reading
Green-Wood Cemetery
Explore an amazing rural cemetery right at the heart of Brooklyn, New York. Continue reading
Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Day 22, Chester and Some Welsh Castles
Explore the medieval town of Chester and a couple of awesome castles in Northern Wales. Continue reading
Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Day 21, Wandering Liverpool
A rainy day exploring the great British city of Liverpool. Continue reading
The Long Room
Explore one of the most beautiful libraries in the world. Continue reading
Wandering St. Louis
Explorations of the Gateway to the West. Continue reading
Wandering Bath
Ancient Roman, Tudor and Neo-classical architecture dot this lovely Somerset city. Bath is a lovely place to wander and explore. Continue reading
Highgate Cemetery
Explore an old, overgrown cemetery on the north side of London, England. Continue reading
Dinosaurs and Petroglyphs
Check out a national monument with both dinosaurs and petroglyphs, and some nice views. So much awesome in one place. Continue reading
Wandering Nice
This Southern French town is really nice. Continue reading
Capitol Reef
Explore grand vistas, natural bridges, and narrow canyons in this remote Utah national park. Continue reading
Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Days 15-16, Northern Scottish Highlands
Castles, historic towns, waterfalls, lighthouses and the Highlands. Northern Scotland has so much to offer. Continue reading
Butch Cassidy and the Fremont
A bit of pre-history and history along US-89 in Utah. Continue reading
Wandering San Marino
Explorations of the oldest republic in the world. Continue reading
Return to the Valley of Death
An unexpected trip takes me back to Death Valley for more exploration. Continue reading
