Last summer, I had the opportunity to drive up to the Blue Ridge Parkway with some dear relatives. On the way up, we stopped by a viewpoint called “Lover’s Leap.” Per me, the views here were better than what we…
A Ramble Through the Alabama Hills
Last November, while I was visiting Death Valley National Park, I decided to take a trip over the mountains to check out the Alabama Hills National Scenic Area. One of my favorite EPs from 2020 (actually late 2019, but who’s…
Is It Really Free?
On my blog, I have a tag called “free.” It lists all of the places I’ve visited and blogged about that have no entrance fee. Sometimes it’s not worth paying an employee to collect day-use fees, and other times the…
Kayaking Honeoye Creek: Genesee River to I-390
Last week, we decided unexpectedly to take a kayak trip. We thought about doing another paddle on Black Creek (or maybe downstream from the Churchville Dam), but I’d had my eye on Honeoye Creek for some time. It seemed like…
Walk along Lake Ontario: Sterling Nature Center to Fair Haven State Park
Did you know that you can walk for several miles along the shore of Lake Ontario north of Fair Haven State Park? It’s not exactly easy walking (lake stones are rough footing), but it’s doable. You’ll also get to see…
Trona Pinnacles: Spires Galore!
West of Death Valley National Park and east of the town of Ridgecrest, the Trona Pinnacles National Landmark is a very unique place to visit. The signs on-site said that the pinnacles are made of tufa (calcium carbonate), the leftovers…
Visiting the Overlooked Deckertown Falls
It’s a tiny bit of forest tucked between a neighborhood and farm fields. But within that sheltered glen, Catlin Mill Creek tumbles over three(ish) ledges to create a scene better known as Deckertown Falls. The falls are as beautiful as…
The Best Hike in Webster Park – the Grand Tour
One of the best hikes in Webster Park is the Grand Tour around the perimeter of the park. Forests, streams, fields, and wildflowers feature along the hike.
Kootenai Falls & Swinging Bridge: Beautiful!
The trail at Kootenai Couny Park leads to Kootenai Falls and the Swinging Bridge over the Kootenai River. It’s a fun and beautiful short hike.
The Crazy King of Wings!
Deep in the badlands of northwestern New Mexico, there is a rock formation known as the “King of Wings”. It’s pretty remarkable, and it definitely defies gravity. On one end is a kind of hoodoo or pedestal. On the other…