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Lighthouses and Waterfalls
A Michigan native returns home from the desert and finally sees water again. Continue reading
Category: United States
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
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
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
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
The Grand Canyon’s North Rim
A South Rim resident finally takes the trip to the desolate North Rim of the Grand Canyon. Continue reading
Wandering St. Louis
Explorations of the Gateway to the West. Continue reading
So Many Petroglyphs, So Little Time
Gaze in wonder at the fantastic rock carvings at Petroglyph National Monument. Continue reading
Bandelier
With Native American ruins and waterfalls, Bandelier has both nature and history. Continue reading
Tent Rocks
Explore a unique landscape full of tent shaped hoodoos. Continue reading
Natural Bridges
Located in the absolute middle of nowhere Utah is a national monument that preserves three amazing natural bridges. Continue reading
Black Canyon of the Gunnison
The Gunnison River cuts a dramatic canyon through the Colorado landscape in this national park. Continue reading
Colorado National Monument
A national park on a beautiful mesa full of dramatic canyon views. 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
Canyonlands
Canyonlands National Park is home to countless trails, dramatic views and some crazy roads. Continue reading
Land of Many Arches
Explore a desert landscape full of arches, and stunning views, in Arches National Park. Continue reading
Capitol Reef
Explore grand vistas, natural bridges, and narrow canyons in this remote Utah national park. Continue reading
Butch Cassidy and the Fremont
A bit of pre-history and history along US-89 in Utah. Continue reading
Bryce Canyon
Beware, this post has a lot of hoodoos. Really, awesome hoodoos. Continue reading
Return to the Valley of Death
An unexpected trip takes me back to Death Valley for more exploration. Continue reading
Roosevelt’s Hyde Park
Explore Springwood, the birthplace, lifelong home and burial place of the 32nd President of the US, Franking Delano Roosevelt. Continue reading
Fort Bowie
Explore the ruins of a fort that helped conquer the West. Continue reading
Chiricahua
Check out some of the most insane rock formations in Arizona. Continue reading
Hiking in Saguaro
I return to the amazing Saguaro National Park to hike an amazing trail in the wilderness. Continue reading
The Massachusetts State House: Boston’s Golden Dome
A visual journey through Boston’s historic capitol building. Continue reading
The Valley of Death
Explorations of Death Valley National Park, the driest and hottest area of the United States. Continue reading
Nevada Ghost Town
One of the West’s many mining ghost towns is ready for you to explore. Continue reading
Joshua Tree
Explore a National Park unique for its desert environment and vegetation. Continue reading
Goodbye to 2018
Saying goodbye to a very interesting year. Continue reading
Wandering San Diego
Explore the history of this Southern California city. Continue reading
Wandering LA
Explorations of the City of Angels and the surrounding area. Continue reading
The Pacific Coast Highway
Tag along as I drive one of the most beautiful roads in America. Continue reading
Wandering Colonial Newport
Explore the colonial side of Newport, Rhode Island. Continue reading
Wandering San Francisco
Explorations of the City by the Bay. Continue reading
Alcatraz
Explore what remains of the most famous prison in America. Continue reading
Yosemite Valley
Explore one of the most famous valleys in the United States. Continue reading
Chicago’s Movie Palace
Check out what movie theaters used to look like back in the day. Continue reading
Sequoia and Kings Canyon
Explore two national parks (and a national forest) full of giant trees and amazing views. Continue reading
Endless Desert
Explore California’s Mojave National Preserve and all its awesomeness. Continue reading
Weekend in Utah
A quick trip to two of Utah’s amazing National Parks, Cedar Breaks National Monument and Zion National Park. Continue reading
Valley of Fire
Explore Nevada’s famous Valley of Fire State Park. Continue reading
Wandering Las Vegas
Explore Fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada! Continue reading
Roasting in Red Rock Canyon
Located just outside Las Vegas, Red Rock Canyon is a great place to burn off those buffet calories. Continue reading
