Arizona and Utah are well known for their slot canyons, which provide a cool hiking escape from hot temperatures and an even cooler outdoor photography adventure. The photos in this essay represent two of my favorites: Buckskin Gulch and Antelope Canyon....
Visit Hilton Head Island offseason to enjoy bike paths, beaches, shops and restaurants with just a small handful of folks. ...
Our first taste of the Scottish Highlands was something to remember. The sparsely populated region is home to rugged mountains, deep lochs and has a mystical feel of history, tartans, kilts and the clans who once ruled the land. ...
The Shadow of the Bear appears daily from mid October to mid November as the sun dips behind Whiteside Mountain near Cashiers, North Carolina. ...
Statesville plays host to Carolina Balloon Fest each October, the second oldest hot air balloon rally in the United States. ...
Located in northern California, Lassen Volcanic National Park offers great outdoor beauty with fewer crowds associated with more popular parks. I hope these photos convince you to add a national park to your bucket list....
Prague offers classic European charm, with lower prices and fewer crowds than top-billed capital cities. Compact and comfortable, Prague is perfect to visit for a short city break, during a week in the Czech Republic, or on a longer trip including nearby cities like Budapest, Vienna, Warsaw, Berlin or Munich. ...
Want to ride long smooth roads with rolling hills in gorgeous countryside at a well-run cycling event? Saddle up your bike and head to Kentucky’s bluegrass region for the Horsey Hundred....
There are lots of reasons to love Carolina Beach. Top of the list for me is the throwback vibe. Carolina Beach reminds me of beach trips in my youth. But with no shortage of modern conveniences. You can surf, paddleboard, fish, hike or just park your chair on the beach and take in the sea and sun. ...
Decision time: Drive from Milwaukee, through or around Chicago, and up the eastern coast of Lake Michigan, or cut across aboard a car ferry? We normally choose the driving option. But I’m tired of being predictable. I need some “crazy” in my life and what better way to break loose than to ride a ferryboat....
