Aug-2014
In the vast, mountainous and open desert outside Carson City, Nevada is the hometown of Mark Twain, Virginia City. This is where writer Samuel Clemens first used his pen name, Mark Twain in 1863 when writing for the local newspaper. The town can be found perched precariously against the side of, “Gold Hill.” Founded during […]
Aug-2014
“A white dove in the desert” or “A place where the water appears.” These are two descriptors of the San Xavier del Bac Mission — an oasis in the vast open sea of scorched desert. Located just 10 miles south of Tucson, Arizona, this mission is steeped with history. Founded in the early 1690’s it […]
Aug-2014
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Jul-2014
Once called the Route of Emperors and Kings it has been used for millennia as a water highway across Eastern Europe. In May of 2011, we had an opportunity to travel along the Danube River tracing back Elizabeth’s family history. In the early 1800’s, her German ancestors immigrated to Russia, along the Danube. For us […]
Jul-2014
Off the coast of Ambergris Caye, near the Blue Hole of Belize, is the Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley. This turquoise water is home to the 2nd largest barrier reef in the world. While on our honeymoon in 2007, my wife and I decided to snorkel the reef. I learned a lot […]
Jul-2014
The birthplace of grunge, home to drizzle, green hills and the fastest growing major US city, Seattle is a city of many faces. It hosts breathtaking views like Puget Sound and Mt Rainer plus is home to some of the hippest restaurants in America. A few years ago my wife and I took a few […]
Jul-2014
Southern Utah is riddled with incredible red rock formations. The color of this amazing terrain was formed by oxidized iron. Just outside of St. George there are ancient Puebloan rock art located in the red rock cliffs.
Jul-2014
Tucked into the foothills and crest lines of the Sierra Nevada Mountains is Sequoia National Park. Home to giant Sequoia trees, beautiful meadows, and breathtaking vistas the land was incorporated into a National Park in 1890. But man had already done its damage cutting down hundreds, if not thousands, of giant Sequoia trees for logging. […]
Jul-2014
Between Flagstaff, Arizona and Albuquerque, New Mexico lies the badlands of the four corners states. Most think of it as 1,000 miles of desert, but if you’re up for a short drive off I-40, you will be well paid with the vistas of colors and cords of petrified wood at the Petrified Forest National Park […]
Jun-2014
A few years ago we found ourselves docked in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Founded in 1509 by Spain, it’s the second oldest European capital city of the America. We spent our brief time on the island wandering the curving cobble stone streets gazing at the pastel painted colonial buildings that make remind you Europe. We […]
Jun-2014
California has the 8th largest economy in the world, that’s right…8th. Larger then Canada, Australia and Russia. So what does California do for a capitol — they go all out. Located in central California on the banks of the Sacramento and American rivers is Sacramento, the state capital of California. We started our trip in […]
Jun-2014
We had been married less then a week and headed off the grid for our honeymoon. When I say off the grid, I mean OFF. So far off, we were encouraged to register with the U.S. consulate office, since our destination was considered a “security risk” and the government there was “questionable.” Nevertheless, we headed […]