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The Smokies: Around the Middle
More explorations of Great Smoky Mountains National Park! Continue reading
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The Smokies: Creeks and Waterfalls
Come along as I explore follow some gurgling creeks and see some wonderful waterfalls in the Northeastern part of the Smokies. Continue reading
Blue Ridge Parkway: Virginia
Explorations of the first 216 miles of the very scenic Blue Ridge Parkway. Continue reading
Shenandoah: the South Side
With gorgeous views and wonderful waterfalls, Shenandoah National Park’s south side doesn’t disappoint. Continue reading
Shenandoah: the North Side
Explorations of the northern section of Shenandoah National Park. 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Bryce Canyon
Beware, this post has a lot of hoodoos. Really, awesome hoodoos. 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
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 Valley of Death
Explorations of Death Valley National Park, the driest and hottest area of the United States. 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 San Francisco
Explorations of the City by the Bay. Continue reading
Alcatraz
Explore what remains of the most famous prison in America. Continue reading
