Grand Canyon – South Rim
Grand Canyon National Park – South Rim – An iconic symbol of the U.S. national parks, the Grand Canyon must be experienced in person. Words and photos do not ever convey the beauty of being there. This is in the … Read More
Owachomo Bridge
— There are three natural bridges in Natural Bridges National Monument: Sipapu, Kachina and Owachomo. Owachomo (“rock mound” in Hopi) is the thinnest of them the three and believed to be the oldest, too. Because of its span, age and … Read More
Nymph Lake
— Bear, Nymph, Dream and Emerald Lakes — Rocky Mountain National Park has a number of wonderful lakes. The easy 1-mile roundtrip hike to Nymph Lake rewards visitors with a trail through a pine forest until reaching the waterlilies covering the … Read More
Guadalupe Mountains
– Guadalupe Mountains National Park is a remote park in northwest Texas, close to the New Mexico border and near Carlsbad Caverns National Park. The park offers excellent backcountry and backpacking opportunities (over 80 miles of hiking trails). McKittrick Canyon … Read More
Garner State Park
Garner State Park (Texas) – A very popular destination in the Hill Country, Garner State Park is one of the busiest parks in Texas, especially in the summer because of the cool waters of the Frio River. The Frio River winds … Read More
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area (Texas) – A hike to the top of Enchanted Rock offers a magnificent view of the Texas Hill Country. This is from one of my camping trips and hike to the top of the dome (1,825 … Read More
Muleshoe Bend
Muleshoe Bend Recreation Area (Austin, Texas) – Muleshoe Bend Recreation Area is a Lower Colorado River Authority park along the Colorado River in northwest Austin. The park offers a 6.5-mile mountain bike trail, horseback riding, plenty of tent camping sites and … Read More
Santos, São Paulo
— The largest port in Latin America, Santos is a gem of a city! Only 49 miles (79 km) away from the capital of São Paulo, Santos offers both ocean and mountain views. The Serra do Mar separates the city … Read More
Boboli Gardens
Boboli Gardens (Florence, Italy) – The Boboli Gardens (Giardini di Boboli) are located behind the Pitti Palace (Palazzo Pitti) in Florence. We spent an afternoon there enjoying the beauty and tranquility of walking around sculptures dating back to the 16th … Read More
Port Isabel Lighthouse
– The Port (Point) Isabel Lighthouse was constructed in 1852. The light was extinguished in 1905, dedicated as a state park in 1952 and added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 30, 1976. Of the original 16 lighthouses constructed along … Read More
Temple of Heaven
Temple of Heaven (EPCOT at Disney World, Florida) – In 2002, we took a vacation in the theme parks in Orlando, Florida. Of course a visit to EPCOT was in our itinerary. There were lots of things to do and … Read More
Skyline Drive
– This auto drive trail is one of the best in the state. The 4.7 mile trip takes you up on Skyline Drive to enjoy the beauty of West Texas and its mountains. Hikers can also reach the summit of … Read More
