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— Rocca Maggiore is an old fortress built around 1360 in the beautiful city of Assisi, birthplace of St. Francis, in Italy. If the castle looks familiar to you, it is likely because it was used in Franco Zeffirelli’s 1972 … Read More

— This small, seasonal lake is easy to get to via the Mirror Lake Trail in Yosemite National Park. There is hardly any elevation gain on the trail. It is a very popular place in the park, so you can … Read More

Sportscar Vintage Race Association (SVRA) Inaugural 2013 – I was very glad the inaugural race of the Sportscar Vintage Race Association (SVRA) came to the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in 2013. Not only was I able to see cars … Read More

– There are several spots around the Sol Duc Falls where one can get some beautiful shots. This area, in particular, is very popular because it allows visitors to get close to the river and falls. Olympic National Park has … Read More

Venice, Italy – There is something magical about the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy. The gondolas, the sunlight and the constant flux of people are vibrant and romantic. The Grand Canal is one of the major water-traffic corridors in the city. … Read More

Mission Concepción (San Antonio Missions National Historic Park) – The four mission churches part of the San Antonio Missions National Historic Park are Mission Concepción, Mission San José, Mission San Juan and Mission Espada. Though one can drive (and even bike) from … Read More

— We finally returned to Glacier National Park, and this time we spent two full weeks there. Glacier has over 700 miles of hiking trails, and we were able to hike about 10% of those in this unforgettable visit. Besides … Read More

Yosemite National Park – From The National Park Service website: “On June 30, 1864, amid the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Yosemite Grant Act to protect Yosemite Valley and Mariposa Grove. From the beginning, this act was a … Read More

LBJ Presidential Library — Located on The University of Texas at Austin campus, the LBJ Presidential Library contains a wealth of information about President Johnson’s years at the White House. Exhibits include LBJ’s Legacy to America, the Vietnam Conflict, Social … Read More

Austin360 Amphitheater at the Circuit of the Americas – I have been attending events at the Circuit of the Americas since its second race. However, I had not yet attended any concerts at the Austin360 Amphitheater until this past Friday, … Read More

Lake Bastrop South Shore Park – Lake Bastrop South Shore Park is a hidden treasure just about 45 minutes southeast of Austin. It should not be confused with Bastrop State Park, which is just a few minutes from it. This … Read More

— The Taos Pueblo became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992, and it is also a National Historic Landmark. It is the only Native American living community that enjoys this honor. It has been home to Native Americans for … Read More