04 Dec Arizona’s White Sands mesmerizes at dawn
I liked White Sands National Park in southern Arizona, but I wasn’t gaga over it. Now I need to explain that assessment....
09 Jul Charleston’s Cypress Gardens great for family outings
There are multiple options for exploring South Carolina’s low-country ecosystems, but I specifically chose Cypress Gardens because it’s a little more touristy with facilities and...
08 Jul Falling in love with butterflies
I love butterflies. Not something I could have imagined 40 years ago. I’ve learned, to appreciate nature’s beauty in the little things....
13 Jun The pros and cons of visiting Yellowstone National Park in spring
Yellowstone may be the most fascinating place on earth. Summer and winter are special, but what about spring? We recently visited in May. ...
23 May Amazing destinations “outside of” Arches National Park help avoid the crowds
Manu visitors to Moab, Utah stay inside Arches National Park and Canyonlands, but here are other amazing places that you should consider....
21 Mar Exploring the North Carolina coast in winter
Peaceful. Serene. Spiritual. Those are a few of the feelings we experienced walking the beaches along the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. ...
03 Mar Safe ways to view and photograph baby birds in the great outdoors
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20 Feb Add Biscayne National Park to Florida vacation
Biscayne, one of our country’s 62 national parks, may be the least well known. We chose this national park for one main reason: snorkeling....
08 Feb Five reasons to visit Theodore Roosevelt National Park
We finally devoted some serious time to hike and explore Theodore Roosevelt National Park and we’re already looking forward to going back....
21 Jan Barren is beautiful in Badlands National Park
Barren hilltops and dusty overlooks greeted our every turn in Badlands National Park. We never knew “desolate” could be so beautiful....