— A year ago we escaped the Texas heat by spending a week in Ruidoso, New Mexico. In one of our side trips there, we headed for a fun afternoon at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino … Read More

— Traveling from Arequipa to the Colca Canyon was very exciting. Not only were we able to see the famous condors in flight, we also climbed very high during our journey. In fact, it was the only place all throughout … Read More

— Taos is a favorite hangout place of ours. We like it so much that it was where we got married a few years ago. Depending on which direction you’re coming into town, chances are even if you don’t pass … Read More

— When we went back to Arizona and New Mexico in 2010, there were a few places we had missed in our previous visits to that area. This was the trip we visited Canyon de Chelly a second time. Leaving … Read More

— Eight years ago we were visiting Canyon de Chelly National Monument for the second time. The first time all we did was the scenic drive. We were able to see Spider Rock and other features from above. The second … Read More

— Back in 2004, we did our first cruise to Alaska. After flying into Vancouver, we boarded Holland America’s Statendam for an unforgettable voyage via the Inside Passage. The excitement of going to Alaska and taking a train all the … Read More

— When temperatures rise in Texas, there’s no better way to stay cool than in the water. This shot was made three years ago to the day, when I was enjoying the Texas Hill Country along with friends. Inks Lake … Read More

— On this Earth Day 2018 I revisit one of the most beautiful national parks in our nation: Canyonlands National Park. Established President Lyndon B. Johnson on September 12, 1964, with 337,598 acres, the park offers breathtaking views of canyons … Read More

— Kachina Bridge is located in Natural Bridges National Monument, in southeastern Utah. The National Park Service (NPS) website describes this bridge as “the middle bridge.” The other two bridges are Owachomo and Sipapu. The middle bridge denomination comes from … Read More

— A mountain bike ride at Reveille Peak Ranch, outside of Burnet, Texas, is a thrill in many ways. The facilities are over 1,300 acres and include camping and lots of various mountain biking trails, including loops, single and double … Read More

— Although I had previously been to Closed Canyon, the first time I actually stayed at Big Bend Ranch State Park was back in 2009. I went there with some friends to explore the park and do some biking. The … Read More

— One of three national parks we visited in 2011, North Cascades National Park was full of surprises. The particular hike featured on the photo above was the Diablo Lake trail. Created by the Diablo Dam, the lake exhibits this … Read More