sharing my escape to the outdoors
Let me preface this quick blog post with the fact that I have an unresolved issue with GoPro and am waiting for a final response regarding the loss of my new Karma Drone and GoPro Hero5. I have always been a supporter of GoPro and was an early consumer of the Hero cameras. I bought […]
MoreThere is nothing like the adventure of cruising slowly through the African bush looking for creatures after dark. You never know what you may find or even if you will find anything at all. It all depends on the persistence and experience of your ranger. Earlier this year we were fortunate enough to have two […]
MoreFranklin is a small town in Macon County, North Carolina just about fifteen miles north of the Georgia/North Carolina State line. The town sits within the Nantahala National Forest and is surrounded by many beautiful waterfalls and hikes. Franklin is also where my grandma lives. I love visiting her as it is a great escape […]
MoreOkonjima Valley is the home of the AfriCat Foundation Headquarters, a private wildlife conservation reserve. This non-profit reserve focuses on preservation of cheetahs, leopards, wild dogs, and other wildlife that have been displaced by predators and commercial farming. While the numbers of these animals are dwindling due to loss of natural habitat, the AfriCat Foundation […]
MoreWashington, D.C. is a magical area full of American history and culture. I first visited D.C. on an eight grade school trip years ago. We visited most of the museums throughout the area and saw amazing sights but I knew someday I would have to go back when I was older and could truly appreciate […]
MoreThe state flower of California is the California Poppy. In the spring between the months of March and May the California Poppy can be seen throughout the state scattered along the roads and fields of California and especially in large explosions of color in the rolling hills of the Antelope Valley. The poppy fields can […]
MoreWhat would my life be without a dog? I would say it would be empty. My dogs have been there for all the good times in my life from camping, hiking, swimming, beach adventures, and of course playing. They have also been there for some of the toughest times in my life and have provided […]
MoreLake Powell is one of the most beautiful lakes in the Southwest United States. I took my mom on a trip to Zion National Park this year for her birthday and we decided to take a drive over to Page, Arizona to do some kayaking. The day started out a little windy and several rental […]
MoreI travelled to Oregon last year in search of great American waterfalls. It’s not hard to find beautiful waterfalls throughout the Pacific Northwest but the one I really wanted to see was Multnomah Falls. Once I arrived at the visitors center I walked to see the Falls and take pictures of it and the historic […]
MoreWhile vacationing in Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands last year I went on a snorkeling trip to the small island of Gibbs Cay. Referred to as “Stingray City”, Gibbs Cay is about a mile off the eastern coast of Grand Turk. I have been on many snorkeling trips but Gibbs Cay was one of […]
MoreI love to visit wineries, whether it be in my own neighborhood of San Diego or in Temecula, Santa Barbara, Napa Valley, Mexico, and South Africa. For my birthday last year I was surprised with a trip to Malibu Wine Safaris in the Santa Monica mountains of California. This was a special treat for me […]
MoreBig Sur is one of the most beautiful areas along the California coastline. I have been there many times throughout my life and the wonder of this place never ceases to impress me. My grandpa was a camp host at Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park when I was only two years old. My parents would […]
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