11 Nov Top ten insights after vacation car crash
Last day of vacation a mule deer bounds between my headlights before I can react. No injuries, but we were stranded 1,667 miles from home....
29 Oct 5 tips for photographing birds in flight
Photo tips for capturing images of birds in flight. If you’re not a photographer, I hope you still enjoy these amazing feathered creatures....
13 Oct Five secret reasons to visit Great Sand Dunes National Park
Great Sand Dunes NP is much more versatile than its reputation as a giant sand box....
23 Sep Timed-entry helps national park manage fall crowds and keep visitors safe
Instinct told us to skip Rocky Mountain National Park until we read the words “timed entry permits” and changed our plans....
18 Sep Colorado Farm Brewery highlights American dream
Colorado Farm Brewery is my “happy place,” where you sip beer, eat peanuts, play cards and appreciate the achievement of the Cody family....
14 Aug Getting comfortable staying at hotels during COVID-19
We’re back traveling again, following the advice of health experts and soaking up as much public information as possible to stay safe....
27 Jul Flesh-eating plants: Wildflowers with an appetite for meat
“Meat eaters.” “Carnivorous.” “Flesh-eaters.” The United States features 66 species of carnivorous plants, with 35 in our home state of North Carolina. ...
15 Jul Explore our favorite hiking trails at Acadia National Park
We timed our visit to Acadia National Park to coincide with autumn colors. We settled on the second week in October and Mother Nature’s timing...
10 Jun My five favorite beaches
We’re trail fanatics, not beach bums. But we enjoy the ocean and sandy beaches, searching as we stroll for interesting shells and sea creatures left...
25 May Skin cancer protection tips to keep you safe outdoors
I’m 65 and have already had basil cell, squamous cell and malignant melanoma skin cancers, all eye and ear level on my face. I now...