16 Oct Carolina BalloonFest takes flight each October
Statesville plays host to Carolina Balloon Fest each October, the second oldest hot air balloon rally in the United States. ...
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...
13 Sep Whoa nelly! Biking Kentucky’s Horsey Hundred
Want to ride long smooth roads with rolling hills in gorgeous countryside at a well-run cycling event? Saddle up your bike and head to Kentucky’s...
07 Sep Five reasons to love Carolina Beach
There are lots of reasons to love Carolina Beach. Top of the list for me is the throwback vibe. Carolina Beach reminds me of beach...
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...
27 Jul Biking Vermont: Your 2019 guide to the Island Line Trail
If you’re looking for the bike ride of a lifetime, this is it. Vermont’s Island Line Rail Trail, formerly known as the Burlington Bikeway, stretches...
12 Jul Where to stay in Sonoma: The Cottage Inn & Spa
While we were raising our kids, we took several wonderful trips to different areas of California. Martin and I have also visited on our own....
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 Hiking in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
We’re fortunate to live just a couple hours drive from the Great Smoky Mountains, site of the most-visited national park in America. Its more than...
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...