21 Nov Hiking Antelope Canyon slot canyons in Utah
Arizona and Utah are well known for their slot canyons, which provide a cool hiking escape from hot temperatures and an even cooler outdoor photography...
02 Nov Stuff we’ve recently added to our hiking gear
Scrimp and save where you need, but not on these essential hiking gear items Your safety, health and comfort are worth a few extra bucks....
04 Oct California’s Lassen Volcanic National Park
Located in northern California, Lassen Volcanic National Park offers great outdoor beauty with fewer crowds associated with more popular parks. I hope these photos convince...
29 Aug Crossing Lake Michigan by ferry boat
Decision time: Drive from Milwaukee, through or around Chicago, and up the eastern coast of Lake Michigan, or cut across aboard a car ferry? We...
23 Aug National Park wildlife quiz
Take our quiz and see how well you know your national parks and wildlife....
09 Aug Grand Cayman Island: Do nothing or do it all
We’ve visited Grand Cayman Island more frequently than any other Caribbean destination. From cruise ships and during weeklong stays. You can relax your entire visit...
20 Jun Five reasons you should consider hiking poles
“Hey Mister! Are those ski poles?” “Daddy, why is that man carrying metal sticks?” So, what does my nephew have to do with this post? He grew...
05 Jun Five favorite Caribbean islands
Visiting Caribbean islands fills my heart and soul with joy. Unless I missed a few spots with my sunscreen. Even then, the burn stings less...
01 Jun Five tips to make your national park visit better
Crater Lake mesmerizes. Some consider it the most beautiful body of water on the planet. It’s 1,953 feet deep and holds the world record for...
10 May Our five favorite North Carolina wineries
My wife and I combine two of our favorite hobbies into one day: hiking and wine tasting. We trek in the morning and explore a...