It seems that the more places I see and experience, the bigger I realize the world to be. The more I become aware of, the more I realize how relatively little I know of it, how many places I have still to go, how much more there is to learn. Anthony Bourdain Canyonlands National Park,... Continue Reading →
Travel Quote
Travel is about the gorgeous feeling of teetering in the unknown. Anthony Bourdain Badwater Basin, Death Valley, CA
International Mountain Day
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 →
Trees, Trees, and More Trees
The winter holidays are quickly approaching and theTravelsketcher and I are in the USA to celebrate with family and friends. We’ve been here for only six days and we have already seen my sister, brother-in-law, niece, and nephew, Terry’s sister and brother-in-law, multiple friends, and we celebrated our 36th wedding anniversary; whew! We’ll be up... 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
The Golden Circle, Iceland
In southern Iceland there is a 155 mile (250 km) loop called the Golden Circle that is one of the country’s most popular destinations. The circle includes Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss Waterfall, and Strokkur Geyser. Gullfoss in Icelandic means golden, thus the route was named after the waterfall. The first stop in the circle is... Continue Reading →
Travel Quote
It’s a big world out there, it would be a shame not to experience it. J. D. Andrews Gullfoss Waterfall, Iceland
Humorous Travel Quote
Kilometers are shorter than miles. Save gas, take your next trip in kilometers. George Carlin Olympic National Park, Washington State, USA