To Clingmans Dome in the Smokies
Some consider the spiraling observation tower perched atop the Great Smoky Mountains a concrete blemish overlooking the pristine landscape of the nation’s most visited National Park that welcomed some 13 million guests in 2023. Eyesore or not, we made the half-mile uphill trek last summer...
To Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge
Photographing alligators in the wild isn’t difficult – if you know where to look. Sporting powerful jaws, fierce protruding teeth, penetrating eyes, and an intricate pattern of rugged scales, they cut quite a compelling image through a lens. Besides, it’s just plain cool to hang...
Hot Springs National Park
Strolling along the footpath on the east side of Central Avenue in downtown Hot Springs, Arkansas, it’s easy to forget you’re in a National Park. Cross the street, and you’ve officially stepped out of Hot Springs National Park and into the city of Hot Springs...
What’s Not to Love About New Zealand?
If you’re looking for a New Year’s adventure, two words: New Zealand! Some years ago, I visited the small but stunningly beautiful country, and everything was spectacular – the scenery, the people, the food, the native animals, and the preponderance of woolly livestock where sheep...
Think Outside the (Gift) Box for Dad This Christmas
Go ahead, try to make Dad’s Christmas day with a pair of Argyle socks, a neon plaid tie, or a sweater so ugly the dog steals and buries it. So this holiday season, think outside the conventional retail box and opt for a memorable gift....