— As my husband and I recently celebrated our 30th anniversary, I did a little inventory of previous things we did to celebrate each five-year milestone. For example, for our 20th anniversary, we spent a long weekend in Puerto Rico. … Read More

— Right at the start I have to say that night and astrophotography are not areas that I devote much time to in my photography. Nevertheless, whenever there is a new full moon, I am often intrigued by it. So, … Read More

— According to PhotographyLife website, black and white photography is defined as “the art of using different tones of gray, ranging from white to dark, to create compelling images.” It is not as easy as one might think. A lot … Read More

— Before anything is said, there needs to be a clarification. All cacti are succulents, but not all succulents are cacti. Therefore, the Aloe Vera plant, for example, is not a cactus. Also, simply because a plant may have thorns … Read More

— Back in June 2004, we traveled to Alaska. It was one of those bucket-list trips, I confess. Since then, the bug has been planted and remained in my mind. We will go back there to explore more of that … Read More

— When we first visited Glacier NP, a park ranger told us that the average park visitor spends only about eight hours in a national park. That is profoundly sad. So, you can imagine that a park with many popular … Read More

— The last full day when we visited Zion National Park was reserved to hike to Angel’s Landing, arguably the most famous hike in the park. We started early to enjoy the views with fewer people. We were lucky to … Read More

— Whether hiking the Pa’rus Trail or driving on the Zion/Mt. Carmel Highway, one of the most striking views within Zion National Park is the Watchman. A particular bridge — the Canyon Junction Bridge near the highway turnoff — is … Read More

— During our visit to Zion National Park in May 2016, there were so many memorable views. The Watchman, the trail to Angel’s Landing, Canyon Overlook, Kolob Canyons, and others are worth mentioning here. Some of those sights were constantly … Read More

— No other national park in the USA offers such beautiful and diverse views as Glacier National Park. I know that’s a strong statement, but Glacier is arguably the most beautiful park we have. Nearly 3 million visitors came to … Read More

– Arguably the most beautiful US national park, Glacier NP is a paradise of breathtaking views. Swiftcurrent Lake is located in the Many Glacier section of the park, with the Many Glacier Hotel on its shores. The lake is at … Read More

— If you ever have the opportunity to stay at the Many Glacier Hotel in Glacier NP, don’t miss it. Depending on availability, you may have a small room, but the hotel grounds are spectacular. From its deck, you will … Read More