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Southern Maryland
Explore an area in weirdly shaped Maryland that is jam packed with history. Continue reading
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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
First Landing
Near where the Jamestown settlers first landed in America is now an amazing state park. Continue reading
Fort Monroe
Explorations of a historic fort on the Chesapeake Bay. 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
Burgess Falls
Explore a beautiful state park along the banks of the perfectly named Falling Water River. Continue reading
Hot Springs
Explore a national park located right in the downtown of a city famous for its hot springs. 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
Petrified Forest
A very belated visit to a fantastic Arizona national park that features some really cool petrified wood! Continue reading
Lassen
Volcanos, hot springs, mud pots and the rich smell of rotten eggs. Check out California’s Yellowstone! Continue reading
Redwoods
Redwoods is more than just one park. There’s a whole bunch of them to explore! Continue reading
Humboldt Redwoods
So many redwoods, so little time. 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: Point Lobos and Pebble Beach
Birds, coastlines and golf? Explore two of Monterey County, California’s impressive natural areas! 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
Pinnacles
My 100th update brings you California’s amazing Pinnacles National Park! Continue reading
Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Day 30, End of the Road
A thirty day journey ends where it began, in London. Continue reading
Lake Michigan Ghost Town
The Old West doesn’t hold the monopoly on ghost towns. Continue reading
Pictured Rocks
For a state known for its lakeshores, this one on Lake Superior is especially fantastic. 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: Day 29, Salisbury
A short jaunt to Salisbury brings a well-endowed giant and an amazing cathedral. Continue reading
Red Rock and Sloan Canyons
Two canyons, two fantastic parks located outside of bustling Las Vegas, Nevada. Continue reading
Return to the Valley of Fire
With beautiful vistas and fantastic trails, Valley of Fire was definitely worth the return visit. 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
Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Day 26, Gloucester to Tewkesbury
A crazy day in Southern England going from one medieval church to another, exploring weird tombs and an even weirder map! Continue reading
Organ Pipe Cactus
A unique cactus, at a unique park, in a unique part of Arizona. Explore Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. 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
Hiking the Valley of Death
Unique geology, beautiful canyons and a desolate desert, Death Valley National Park has a ton of hiking opportunities. Continue reading
Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Day 25, Southeastern Wales
The adventure continues through the Welsh countryside, in search of churches, ruins, castles, and a town devoted to books. Continue reading
Viaggio Italiano: Piazza San Marco
A trip to Venice would not be complete without a visit to Saint Mark’s Square! Continue reading
Viaggio Italiano: Acqua Alta
High water, canals and explorations of Venice, Italy. Continue reading
Viaggio Italiano: Return to Florence, Part 2
Explorations of Florence continue with wonderful gardens, palaces, churches and museums, all the staples of urban tourism. Continue reading
Viaggio Italiano: Return to Florence, Part 1
A return visit to Florence takes me to some of the city’s most beloved sights. Continue reading
Viaggio Italiano: Return to Siena
Explore a wonderful Tuscan city known for its stunning cathedral. Continue reading
Viaggio Italiano: Wandering Tivoli
Explore two villas built over a thousand years apart in this sleepy county town outside of Rome. Continue reading
Viaggio Italiano: Return to Rome, Part 2
Churches, churches and more churches, tag along as I explore some of my favorite sights in Rome. Continue reading
Viaggio Italiano: Return to Rome, Part 1
Returning to explore more of the Eternal City with two days jam packed full of ancient ruins and other awesome sights! Continue reading
Viaggio Italiano: Royal Palace of Caserta
Explore the largest royal palace in the world, conveniently located in the suburbs of Naples, Italy. Continue reading
Viaggio Italiano: Return to Naples
Tag along as I return once again to the amazing city of Naples, Italy. Continue reading
