22 Oct Experiencing the elk rut and bugle call in the Great Smoky Mountains
Elk are thriving in the Great Smoky Mountains since reintroduction. We got to witness the annual elk rut and bugle call recently. It was amazing....
19 Oct Visit Glacier National Park soon
No matter how you feel about global warming and climate change, this statement about Glacier National Park is fact: the glaciers are melting. Estimates are...
16 Oct Infographic: Fun facts about the Great Smoky Mountains
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is America's largest, and one of its most diverse in plant and animal life. Our infographic will tell you more....
11 Oct Things to do on your next New York City visit
Why would two baby boomers who bike, hike and paddle wish to visit one of the largest cities in the world? So glad you asked....
13 Aug Biltmore House glass exhibit showcases work of Dale Chihuly
When an invitation to tour the Chihuly glass exhibition at Asheville’s Biltmore House arrived, I asked B if she was interested. Her answer was a...
31 Jul Yosemite National Park’s extreme beauty and big crowds
Ansel Adams and John Muir devoted part of their lives to protecting wilderness and Yosemite National Park. Today, millions of people each year, domestic and...
23 Jul Hiking to Grand Canyon’s Havasu Falls
The online photographs of Havasu Falls looked doctored. Quite frankly, I assumed that many of the pix I found while researching this destination must have...
24 Jun Sunset Beach straddles South Carolina/North Carolina line
We thought we found a secret gem when we stayed a week at Sunset Beach, North Carolina. That’s before we searched online and discovered Sunset’s...
14 Jun 5 great restaurants near national parks
Have you ever planned a vacation around eating a slice of pie? We have. My wife and I have visited our national parks for almost...
04 Jun Looking for things to do around Myrtle Beach?
If you need a break from the beach, pool, golf, shopping and crowds at Myrtle Beach, then check out Brookgreen Gardens. We were surprised and...