08 Jan Swimming with wild manatees
On a trip to Florida, we sought an opportunity to snorkel with manatees in a wild environment. That led us to Crystal River National Wildlife...
27 Dec Charleston nature retreat explores barrier island
After years of grappling with my desire to take this relationship to another level, I joined a small group for an immersion into the Bulls...
19 Dec Universal Studios spreads Christmas over Florida parks
Kudos to Universal Studios in Florida for making our vacation a great Christmas experience. And yes, they do use the word “Christmas."...
15 Nov Washington bed & breakfast showcases president and lavender
I rarely write about accommodations. However, I’m taking a detour and sharing about a bed and breakfast we’ve placed on a pedestal....
28 Oct China Lights dazzle in Milwaukee
While spending time with family in Wisconsin, we visited China Lights at the Boerner Botanical Gardens in Hales Corner, a suburb of Milwaukee. The nighttime...
14 Oct Mt. Rainier National Park towers over the Cascades
We stood on a trail surrounded by wildflowers, more than we’ve ever seen. While our timing was carefully planned, we benefited from a little bit...
07 Oct Blue Ridge Parkway’s Mahogany Rock: Prime viewing for migration of hawks and other birds of prey
Each fall, thousands of hawks, eagles and other birds of prey migrate along the Blue Ridge Mountains. Blue Ridge Parkway overlooks and clearings provide prime...
29 Sep Best restaurants: Key West
It's hard to come up with a short list of best restaurants in Key West. Most are locally-owned and run by top chefs who chose...
10 Sep Tips for avoiding crowds at Arches National Park
I don’t want to be a Jimmy Joykill, because Arches National Park in Utah and its amazing rock formations give my family boulder-sized goosebumps. Next...
14 Aug Switzerland’s Murten makes a great day trip from Bern
Some of our favorite travel memories are things we learned about talking to an innkeeper or fellow traveler. Such was the discovery of Murten in...