Civil War History and Piedmont Forest on the Palmetto Trail
Volunteer conservationists were hard at work on the Palmetto Trail Peak to Prosperity Passage. Many of them have a keen...
Live Oaks, Palmettos, and Pines Amid Scenic Coastal Marsh and Maritime Forest
We thought the coastal trail along the salt marsh would be dry by the time we started our bike ride....
Immersion in Hawaiian Culture and History on a visit to Oahu
The verdant Ko’olau mountain range hangs like billowing curtains shrouded in mist, an ethereal image on an overcast day. On...
Hobcaw Barony – A South Carolina Story
Standing at 6 feet and 2 and 1/2 inches tall, Belle Baruch was a towering figure. It was said that...
Weekend with Friends at Maggie Valley and Four Easy to Moderate Mountain Trails Nearby
Dusk was falling and it was cool, overcast, and balmy, just after a rain. The colors of autumn had faded,...
Ybor City – Tampa’s Cigar Heritage
The weather was mild and a soft breeze was blowing as our trolley pulled to a stop on the outskirts...
One Place in the World to Legally Swim with Manatees – Amazing Encounters in Crystal River, Florida
The manatee calf was watchful of her mother. As the mother ascended to the surface from the bottom of the spring fed bay to get air, her calf came alongside to nurse.
Behind the Scenes at a Sea Turtle Hospital
The patient was not moving, a sign that she was very sick. Typically the technicians would be cautious of the...
Icy Interlude in Juneau Alaska
The guide sat on one end of the row boat rowing massive oars to get us as close as possible to...