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 →
Travel Qoute
Not all classrooms have four walls. Unknown Arches National Park, Utah
Travel Quote
Live your life by a compass, not a clock. Erica Jong Autumn in Denali National Park, Alaska
Humorous Travel Quote
Kilometers are shorter than miles. Save gas, take your next trip in kilometers. George Carlin Olympic National Park, Washington State, USA
Travel Quote
Go fast enough to get there, but slow enough to see. Jimmy Buffet Capitol Reef National Park, Utah, USA
Nature Quote
There is no Wi-Fi in the forest, but I promise you will find a better connection. Ralph Smart Olympic National Park, Washington State
Seasonal Quote
Autumn carries more gold in its pocket than all the other seasons. Jim Bishop Bears Ears National Monument, Utah, USA
Utah and Colorado National Parks and Monuments
It was one year ago this week that we took a trip to Utah and Colorado to visit the beautiful National Parks and Monuments in those states. We visited Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Arches, Mesa Verde, Hovenweep, Bears Ears, and Grand Staircase Escalante. Here are my favorite photos from that trip. 1. Canyonlands National Park Wooden... Continue Reading →
Crater Lake National Park, OR
Crater Lake National Park is located in southern Oregon and was established in 1902, thanks to President Theodore Roosevelt. The lake was formed over 7,000 years ago during a massive eruption of Mount Mazama. It is the deepest lake in the USA, and one of the deepest in the world. There are no rivers running... Continue Reading →