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Blue Ridge Parkway: Virginia
Explorations of the first 216 miles of the very scenic Blue Ridge Parkway. Continue reading
Tag: landscape
Southern Maryland
Explore an area in weirdly shaped Maryland that is jam packed with history. Continue reading
Trap Pond
Explore Delaware’s northern most cypress swamp. Continue reading
First Landing
Near where the Jamestown settlers first landed in America is now an amazing state park. Continue reading
The Outer Banks
A quick visit to North Carolina’s famous seaside destination. 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
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
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
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
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
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
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: 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: the Ruins of Selinunte
Explore the amazing ruins of an Ancient Greek city on the southern coast of Sicily. Continue reading
Viaggio Italiano: Wandering Cefalù
Explore an adorable seaside fishing village on Sicily’s northern coast. Continue reading
Viaggio Italiano: Wandering Taormina
Explorations of an adorable city high above the Mediterranean Sea. 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
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
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
Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Days 18-19, Western Scotland
Castles, history, and views. What more can you ask for? Explore Western Scotland with me. Continue reading
Natural Bridges
Located in the absolute middle of nowhere Utah is a national monument that preserves three amazing natural bridges. Continue reading
Colorado National Monument
A national park on a beautiful mesa full of dramatic canyon views. Continue reading
Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Day 17, the Isle of Skye
Visiting the Isle of Skye was like a dream. See for yourself. 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
Land of Many Arches
Explore a desert landscape full of arches, and stunning views, in Arches National Park. Continue reading
Assos
Walk in the footsteps of Aristotle in Assos, a seaside Turkish town that hasn’t changed much since the days of Ancient Greece. 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
Bryce Canyon
Beware, this post has a lot of hoodoos. Really, awesome hoodoos. Continue reading
Wandering San Marino
Explorations of the oldest republic in the world. Continue reading
Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Day 14, the Central Highlands
Bowl-shaped mountains, separated by lochs of dark blue water and endless, treeless moors, dot the landscape. Intrigued yet? Continue reading
Return to the Valley of Death
An unexpected trip takes me back to Death Valley for more exploration. Continue reading
