Alaska

Denali National Park is named after the highest mountain peak in North America, Denali, and has been described as “the coldest mountain in the world.” Preservation efforts to keep this […]

Alaska

Floating among icebergs, watching the glacier calve with accompanying cracking and thundering echo, glazing through binoculars at the distant mountains, waterfalls and wildlife provided moments of unsurpassed awe.

Alaska

To watch the calving of ice, some the size of a house, then listen to the rumble like a prolonged thunder was a bucket-list experience.

Alaska

Gates of the Arctic National Park is enormous, second only to Wrangell-St Elias in size and is entirely north of the Arctic Circle. The access to Gates of the Arctic […]

Alaska

Entirely above the Arctic Circle surrounded by the Baird and Waring mountain ranges Kobuk Valley is wilderness at its finest. Certainly the Great Kobuk Sand Dunes distinguish this breathtaking work […]

Alaska

The clean, fresh air, dense green forests, tundra with wildflowers, colorful blue ponds and water canals, rocky beaches and towering mountains inspired me to stop and fill my senses with […]

Alaska

Bears, bears and more bears. I learned a great deal about bears. Arriving at Douglas Point by float plane from Homer our group of 10 walked mostly single file through […]

New Mexico

The surreal landscape has played a background role in many videos and motion pictures. King Solomon’s Mine (1950) won a Bests Color Cinematography Oscar as did Transformers (2007).

Arizona

The Tohono O’odham believe the saguaro are transformed human ancestors. Sitting in the midst of these giant spiked cacti it is quite easy to attribute human characteristics.

Texas

At 8,751 feet, Guadalupe Peak is the highest point in Texas. The park offers a a variety of hikes from the McKittrick Canyon which I found absolutely beautiful to the […]

Utah

What a colorful place to spend time! Cliffs tower 2,000 feet above the road as you pass through the canyon. The gorgeous scenery not only takes your breath away but […]

Colorado

Stunning, spiritual, magical, impressive, rugged, perplexing, spellbinding – words are not available to describe the awe of standing in this place.

Hawaii

Standing atop this majestic volcano, fissures and vents hiss and belch while spewing warm steam from the earth’s surface. A slight smell of sulfur can be detected. A visit to […]

Colorado

Glimmering in the sun gigantic white dunes arise. My binoculars focused on small figures with sandboards, sleds and platters in hand preparing for the exhilarating ride down Star Dunes – […]

Hawaii

Haleakala is translated “House of the Sun”. The park is located on the beautiful island of Maui and is described as “the quietest place on Earth.” Apparently there is nowhere […]

Colorado

Rocky Mountain National Park straddles the continental divide. Simply put, the flow of water drainage is either directed to the  Pacific Ocean or the Atlantic Ocean. The scenery is beautiful. […]

Nevada

The Great Basin National Park is located in Nevada and a portion of western Utah. Mountains, creeks, meadows and forests are found in this location. The Bristlecone Pine can live […]

California

Trees and clouds are reflected in the waters of Manzanita Lake.

California

My second trip to Kings Canyon was as impressive as the first. The King’s Canyon Scenic Byway is a 30 mile drive displaying cliffs, deep valleys, towering trees and a […]

Utah

The blue-grey mystical landscape burst into vibrant red-orange colors as the sun rose over giant rock formations. Many of the arches are close to the road but seriously, this is […]