A Side Trip to the Meteor Crater, Arizona

Since we were traveling to the Grand Canyon from Phoenix, I wanted to research some of the nearby locations that we could explore on our…

Visiting the Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park

Planning our visit to the Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park on The Big Island, we decided to take the short hike to the Kilauea’iki Crater, explore…

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…

Hotter Than Hale, Our Michigan Vacation – Day 1

Each year, it becomes more and more difficult to find a vacation home that will accommodate our growing family.  With nine adults and four young…

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…

The Old Arcana, Arcanum Ohio – NOW CLOSED

UPDATE:  The Old Arcana is now CLOSED. What initially drew me to The Old Arcana Restaurant was their Bourbon Praline French Toast, which was voted…

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…

A Cruise Ship Drydocks in Galveston

Have you ever wondered what happens to a cruise ship when it needs major maintenance or a much-needed remodeling?   While working for the cruise lines,…

A Morning Stroll Through Venice, Italy

The early morning hours are the perfect time to explore a city like Venice for a number of reasons.  With my camera in hand, I…

The Flamingo Las Vegas

If casinos could talk, the Flamingo Las Vegas would have a few great stories to tell.  One of the oldest resorts first built on the…