Yellowstone National Park: Mammoth Sights and Loyal Attractions

As I continued to explore Yellowstone, I drove north of the park.  Departing the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, the perimeter drive brought me to the…

Searching for the Needle Among the Abstract

Granite spires towered over the thick forest of fir trees as I approached Needles Highway.  Also known as South Dakota Highway 87, this scenic byway…

Yellowstone National Park: Where the Buffalo Roam

Early afternoon, I left Mammoth Hot Springs to drive towards Hayden Valley.  The valley, known for its abundance of wildlife,  is most popular during the…

Finding Solitude at Sylvan Lake

After a restful night, I woke up bright and early at the Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn in Custer, South Dakota. It was a perfect…

A First Impression of Yellowstone National Park

The sky was a bountiful blue and the air smelled fresh and pure.  The drive from Cody to the entrance of Yellowstone National Park took…

Road Trip on the Bighorn Scenic Byway

Are you a fan of road trips?  I absolutely love the energy that comes from driving the open road.  I’m also guilty of stopping by…

First Wild Animal Sightings in The Badlands

Approaching the Badlands on Interstate 90, I began to notice the fascinating geological formations that makes up this unique region of the United States.  I…

Mount Rushmore, An Artistic and Architectural Phenomenon

For reasons I can’t explain, I’ve had a crazy fascination for Mount Rushmore National Memorial.  I suppose it started in the eighth grade in Mr.…

Spotting my First “Bison” at Sioux Falls, South Dakota

It had been a long day of driving (close to 1,000 miles), but I was on a high having reached Sioux Falls, Idaho.  With plenty…

Santorini: Life on a Volcano

Arriving by sea, the cruise ship pushed forward, edging closer to dramatic views of whitewashed villages atop Santorini’s crescent-shaped caldera.  The scenic view of watching…