Inspiring pictures of landscapes and other beautiful places
Sometimes the best vacation plans have twists and turns. On a recent late summer trip to Maine, we planned for hiking and kayaking in the Maine mountains. A unexpected knee injury, however, dampened the[…] Continue reading →
Several months ago — in April 2024 — archeologists at Mount Vernon plantation announced an incredible discovery. They found 250-year-old perfectly preserved cherries among 35 glass jars at George Washington’s estate. The cherries were[…] Continue reading →
One of my favorite vacations was in August, 2022, with a wonderful two-day trip to Cape Cod, Massachusetts. It was a new place to visit and we enjoyed the beautiful ocean and cool, crisp[…] Continue reading →
Yellow summer squash is probably not the most popular vegetable around. It is either too strongly favored, too mushy or to bland. However, this summer vegetable is delightful when prepared properly. Add in fresh[…] Continue reading →
In Feburary, we took a sightseeing visit to Laura Creole Antebellum Plantation on the west bank of the Mississippi River about 30 miles northwest of New Orleans. This is one of the fascinating historical[…] Continue reading →
WonderCon is a convention for movies, television, comics, animation, fantasy, science fiction, and all things related to pop culture. It takes place at the Anaheim Convention Center in California. This year I once again[…] Continue reading →
I love a good parade. Who doesn’t? The parades during Mardi Gras season in New Orleans and surrounding areas are a unique experience. Rather than being a spectator and watching the floats, bands and[…] Continue reading →
The fourth and final hike on the 2023 Sierra Club trip, like the third hike, was near the town of Mammoth Lakes, California but was in a different area. The fourth hike was at[…] Continue reading →
The third hike from this series of four posts on the 2023 Sierra Club trip took place in a different area of the Sierra Nevada mountains from the first two. This hike was near[…] Continue reading →
Magnolia Mound Plantation is an old, old plantation within the city limits of in Baton Rouge. It has a facinatimg history and portrays life of the early years of our country. The original cottage[…] Continue reading →
In June 2023 we made arrangements to stay in Yosemite Valley for the second weekend in November 2023. Little did we know then that we would end up being there near the peak of[…] Continue reading →
