Sharing photos and stories from my travels.
Last year, I shared a post about a trip theTravelsketcher and I took in the late 1980s to the Yucatan Peninsula with a group of friends; a trip we still refer to as “the trip from hell”. Click here to read that post. We made the best of it though, and we did see some... Continue Reading →
Nothing behind me, everything ahead of me, as is ever so on the road. Jack Kerouac Canyonlands National Park, Utah
As mentioned in previous posts, Oregon has seven wonders which were determined by Travel Oregon in 2013. These natural beauties showcase the diversity of Oregon’s landscape including its breathtaking Pacific Coast, high deserts, beautiful mountain ranges, lush forests and more. We plan to visit, or re-visit in most cases, all of these treasures over the... Continue Reading →
I have wandered all my life, and I have also traveled; the difference between the two being this, that we wander for distraction, but we travel for fulfillment. Hilaire Belloc Death Valley National Park, CA
Travel teaches tolerance. Benjamin Disraeli Cliff Dwellings, Mesa Verde National Park, CO
Today, December 11, is International Mountain Day, a day set aside to celebrate and recognize the dynamic ecosystems and importance of mountains. Global warming impacts mountains by melting glaciers, killing off plants, trees, animals, and damaging the habitats of the people who live there. By increasing awareness and through conservation, hopefully we can preserve these... Continue Reading →
Not all classrooms have four walls. Unknown Arches National Park, Utah
Live your life by a compass, not a clock. Erica Jong Autumn in Denali National Park, Alaska
Kilometers are shorter than miles. Save gas, take your next trip in kilometers. George Carlin Olympic National Park, Washington State, USA
Travels Through My Lens 