Conkle’s Hollow Gorge Trail

There was a dead quiet as I approached the trail head for the Conkle’s Hollow Gorge Trail.  I had just completed the two and a…

Rockland, Maine: Kayaking out to Owl Island Lighthouse

When I learned I would be attending a pharmaceutical conference in Boston, I called my friend Kristen to see if she wanted to meet me…

Mardi Gras: Let the Good Times Roll

Having spent the month exploring the beaches of Costa Rica, I decided to meet some of my best friends in New Orleans for the Mardi…

An Afternoon at Niagara Falls

Unique in the fact that Niagara Falls straddles two countries (the US and Canada), this lovely New York destination offers a wide range of activities…

Winter Olympic History at Lake Placid, NY

My brother, Mike had moved to Argyle, New York outside of Saratoga Springs, and my parents had planned a family vacation to visit him.  On…

Young Life’s Saranac Village in Upstate New York

My brother, Mike Ambuske, has been involved with the Young Life organization for over 20 years. He is currently serving with this amazing association as…

Our Adirondack Family Vacation in Photos 2005

The Great Escape in Lake George, NY Downtown Lake Placid Saranac Lake Saranac Lake Young Life Saranac Lake Beaver Meadow Waterfalls My brother and I…

Maine’s Acadia, Watching Whales and Exploring Doubling Point Lighthouse

As a family, we booked an RV vacation which took us along the east coast of the United States.  Each of my siblings and I…

San Francisco’s Iconic Golden Gate Bridge

Whether it is the Arch of St. Louis, the Alamo in San Antonio, or the Space Needle in Seattle, very few iconic images compare with…

Phenomenal Cliff Dwellings at Montezuma Castle National Monument

Well-preserved and protected from the elements,  an ancient Indian cliff dwelling is said to have been built between 1100 to 1425 AD.  Standing five stories…