The Beauty of Yosemite National Park’s Yosemite Valley

Starting my vacation from San Francisco, I finally made it to Point Reyes National Seashore and then stopped in Columbia, California before reaching Yosemite.  Nestled…

The Beauty of Yosemite, Camp Curry and The Redwoods

Blog Post Update!  Camp Curry is now Curry Village! I awoke early after having spent the day exploring the Yosemite Valley in Yosemite National Park. …

Finding Inspiration in the Grand Tetons

The beauty of the Grand Tetons can hardly be explained in words.  With its tall peaks, winding rivers, waterfalls and spectacular wildlife,  I could not…

Waking Up to the Beauty of the Grand Tetons

Having arrived in Jackson around midnight, I missed the opportunity to experience the extraordinary splendor of the Grand Tetons.   I was so excited to begin…

Making Friends with the Early Ohio Settlers at Sauder Village, Part 3

What a spectacular morning visiting the historical buildings of Sauder Village.  On the Village Green, I explored the 1920’s Grime Homestead, admired the adorable farm…

Making Friends with the Early Ohio Settlers at Sauder Village, Part 2

I spent the morning visiting the historical buildings located on the Village Green and those in the outer perimeter. The structures built in the early…

Making Friends with the Early Ohio Settlers at Sauder Village, Part 1

Celebrating forty years as Ohio’s Largest Living History Destination, Sauder Village is an amazing replica of a small town dating between 1803 to the 1920s. …

John Rankin House: A Historical Safe Passage for Slaves

Many safe houses along the Ohio River provided a gateway to slaves that had escaped the south in pursuit of freedom.  Having recently visited the…

Strolling Through Windmill Island Gardens

Traveling to Holland, Michigan for the Tulip Time Festival, I scheduled time to visit Windmill Island Gardens with its fields of tulips and authentic Dutch…

Chateau Laroche, A Labor of Passion

My fairytale adventure began at the entrance of Chateau Laroche in Loveland, Ohio.  Locally known as Loveland Castle, this medieval mansion was an amazing labor…