Lake Bastrop, South Shore Park
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
Taos Pueblo
— 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
Cumbres Pass
— Our vacation in 2010 took us back to New Mexico. Since we were in Taos for a few days, we decided to take advantage of a side trip on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, a national historic landmark. … Read More
Lagoa do Banana
Lagoa do Banana (Fortaleza, Brazil) – This is one of those popular places in Fortaleza on weekends. It is about 45 minutes from downtown and very near the beaches of Cumbuco, Icaraí and Barra do Cauípe. It can sometimes get … Read More
Krause Springs
Krause Springs – Considered by many as the best swimming hole in Texas, Krause Springs is located in Spicewood, Texas, just about 30 minutes west of Austin, the state capital. There are 32 springs in this 115-acre property. Although it … Read More
Cadillac Ranch
Cadillac Ranch (Amarillo, Texas) – The Cadillac Ranch is an art installation in Amarillo, in the Texas Panhandle. It was created in 1974 by Chip Lord, Hudson Marquez and Doug Michels, who were members of the art group Ant Farm. The … Read More
Point Imperial
Point Imperial – Grand Canyon National Park, North Rim – After being at both south and north rim at the Grand Canyon, I am very partial to the North Rim. First and foremost is the fact the North Rim is … Read More
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
