We’ve gone out on Resurrection Bay twice, eight years apart and on the first visit we were overwhelmed by the range and numbers of wildlife in the bay. The bald eagle above was in a nest right as we left the harbor at Seward, Alaska but once into the bay there were sea lions, whales,Continue reading “Todays Image • An Eagle, Resurrection Bay”
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Florida’s Incredible Springs
A Dozen of Florida’s Natural Springs and Recreation Areas People have been vacationing in Florida for a very long time and it’s the beaches and weather that first attracts them, but once here many people discover that the state has a lot more to offer. Long before the theme parks took center stage many visitorsContinue reading “Florida’s Incredible Springs”
Spanish Gold And A Lost Opportunity
A Short Story In 1622 Havana Cuba was the capital of the Spanish Empire in the New World. Treasures of gems, gold and silver poured into Havana from South America, Mexico and the other islands. From there large fleets sailed back to Spain heavily loaded with this treasure. Late that summer a fleet wasContinue reading “Spanish Gold And A Lost Opportunity”
Todays Images • Monuments In The District Of Columbia
There are three major monuments (memorials) in Washington D.C. honoring past Presidents; the Washington, the Lincoln and the Jefferson, The Jefferson Memorial, in my mind occupies the best location. While the needle of the Washington Monument dominates the city’s skyline and the Lincoln Memorial sits at the end of a great reflecting pond, it’s JeffersonContinue reading “Todays Images • Monuments In The District Of Columbia”
Prayers & Help For The Blue Ridge
My Father was born and raised in the mountains of western North Carolina. Our family has lived in those mountains since the beginning of the eighteenth century when they started farming a piece of land along Broad River beneath Chimney Rock. Over seven generations we spread out through the Blue Ridge Mountains and by 1928Continue reading “Prayers & Help For The Blue Ridge”
A Great Georgia Wine Drive
Looking for an opportunity to see some great scenery and sample some really good American wines? Try a few days driving in the north Georgia mountains, hiking and visiting wineries. Georgia wines were a real pleasant surprise. In general, their quality is very good and the wineries are fun to visit. Before you go it’sContinue reading “A Great Georgia Wine Drive”
The Intentional Travelers 