In the whole world Mother Nature’s greatest show is undoubtedly the regular lava flows falling into the Pacific Ocean off the south shore of the big island of Hawai‘i. These exhibitions are a regular and at times a constant occurrence and are spectacular from dawn to late at night. The Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park hasContinue reading “Todays Poster • Kilauea Volcano At Night”
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One Scary Road In Utah
A Short Story Utah’s Hogsback on Route 12 Several years ago we spent a couple of weeks checking off items on our bucket list in the National Parks of Utah. We rented a car in Salt Lake City, toured the parks and dropped off the car in Las Vegas. One afternoon halfway through the tripContinue reading “One Scary Road In Utah”
Short Hikes In Skagway, Alaska
The Tongass (Tongas) National Forest, Alaska The Tongass (Tongas) National Forest in Alaska is the largest U.S. National Forest with 16.7 million acres (26,100 sq mi). Most of its area is temperate rain forest and remote from population centers. The Tongass, which is managed by the United States Forest Service, encompasses islands of the AlexanderContinue reading “Short Hikes In Skagway, Alaska”
Cruise Port Of Call New Orleans
The Big Easy, Bourbon Street, St. Louis Cathedral, Beignets are all associated with America’s most notorious city and it’s waiting for you to visit. NOLA The Big Easy To begin with New Orleans is a destination virtually in a class all by itself. The city and its famous French Quarter are celebrated for history butContinue reading “Cruise Port Of Call New Orleans”
Short Hikes In Ketchikan, Alaska
The Tongass (Tongas) National Forest The Tongass (Tongas) National Forest in Alaska is the largest U.S. National Forest with 16.7 million acres (26,100 sq mi). Most of its area is temperate rain forest and remote from population centers. The Tongass, which is managed by the United States Forest Service, encompasses islands of the Alexander Archipelago,Continue reading “Short Hikes In Ketchikan, Alaska”
Port of Call Skagway, Alaska
Spend a Day in a Gold Rush Town Skagway is a popular port of call on many Alaska cruise itineraries. With a population that fluctuates between 700 in winter and 2,000 in summer it is easy to see what drives the economy. While Skagway is small and a bit isolated that doesn’t mean there isn’tContinue reading “Port of Call Skagway, Alaska”