Greetings from the bustling metropolitan area of southeastern Connecticut! If you’re a regular reader of this blog, then you might have noticed I took last week off in honor of the holidays. Guys, I’ve baked so many cookies over the past ten days or so. Snickerdoodles, Continue reading
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Palace of Fine Arts: A San Francisco Icon
The Palace of Fine Arts is one of San Francisco’s most photographed landmarks, and only exists today thanks to an array of San Francisco advocates who rallied against its destruction and disrepair. Built in the mid-1910s by architect Bernard Maybeck, the Palace Continue reading
Franklin Falls: The Best of the Pacific Northwest
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest begins roughly one hour east of Seattle, and offers seemingly unlimited day hiking opportunities perfect for travelers looking to escape from the big city for an afternoon. While there are countless stunning Continue reading
Prince William Forest Park Visitor Guide
One of my favorite national parks on the East Coast is unbelievably accessible – just a half hour’s drive from Washington, D.C.! – yet remains mysteriously off the tourist radar. I didn’t even learn about Prince William Forest Continue reading
Photo of the Week: December 12, 2016
Greetings from Washington, D.C.! That’s right, for the next few days I’m here in our nation’s capital city, which also happens to be my previous home city. I lived here for three years, and it’s a little strange to be back. Strange in that…it doesn’t feel as though any time has Continue reading
Fort Union National Monument
Fort Union National Monument, just ninety minutes outside Santa Fe, Mexico, is an off-the-beaten-path historical landmark maintained by the National Parks System. Equal parts educational and scenic, Fort Union makes a wonderful addition to any Continue reading
Lush Forests, a Quiet Trail, and Twin Falls
If I had to select just one adjective to describe the Pacific Northwest, it would be lush. Especially during summer months, the landscapes of this region transform into something out of a fairy tale. My hike this past July out to Twin Continue reading
Bluff Point State Park: Photo Gallery
Last week, I shared my full-length write-up on the small but lovely Bluff Point State Park in southeastern Connecticut. In my article (which is available here in case you missed it!) I mentioned how the photos I took at Bluff Point are among my favorites in my entire Continue reading
Photo of the Week: December 5, 2016
This weekend, I had the opportunity to visit a national park that has been on my radar for about a decade: Arches National Park in Moab, Utah! And it was spectacular, to say the least. While I was a little concerned about Continue reading
December 2016 in Photos
I’m relieved December’s begun for a number of reasons: (a) December is the month of Christmas, which is my favorite holiday; (b) Kevin and I have some adventures planned this month and; (c) November was an all-around unpleasant month I’m more than happy to say Continue reading
