Welcome to magnificent mystical Nepal. So said the sign as we arrived in Kathmandu to begin a 3 week long journey working in an orphanage and trekking to Everest Base Camp. We were full of anticipation and wonder, hoping that Nepal would prove to live up to this promise. Combining my love of outdoor adventure [...]
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Natural Bridge State Resort Park hiking to the arch
On a Mother’s Day adventure in Kentucky, we drove all night and arrived early to the Red River Gorge Area. Red River Gorge is in the Daniel Boone National Forest. Right next to the national forest is the Natural Bridge State Resort Park. Both are located about an hour southeast of Lexington, Kentucky. The highlight [...]
Chao Phraya wat in Bangkok Thailand
On a rare cloudy day in Bangkok, Thailand I took a Chao Phraya river cruise. Although it was cloudy, it was still hot and humid, so the breeze from flying down the river felt immensely refreshing. We stopped at Wat Arun, but we flew past this unknown wat on our way down the river. TT [...]
Perfume River boat in Vietnam
During a Perfume River boat tour near Hué in Vietnam, we saw several other boats along the way like this one adorning the Vietnamese flag. This tour winds its way down the river and stops at several Nguyen Dynasty tombs. It is a beautiful tour as the river is gorgeous and the tombs are very [...]
Illinois Beach State Park Dead River
If there is ever a time to visit the Dead River in Illinois Beach State Park it is a dreary spring day. Illinois Beach State Park is known primarily for its beach and Lake Michigan shoreline; however, there are a few inland trails worth a look as well. The Dead River is one of these [...]
Red River Gorge Kentucky photo essay
I just returned from a long Mother’s Day weekend in the Red River Gorge Kentucky, which is part of the Daniel Boone National Forest in southeastern Kentucky. I had heard great things about the place, and it sure did not disappoint. Anyone who loves outdoor adventure travel will love this prime spot less than an [...]
Mother’s Day adventure in Red River Gorge Kentucky
This weekend is Mother’s Day and a perfect way to celebrate is to have a Mother’s Day adventure in Red River Gorge, Kentucky or any scenic outdoor place. For most travelers, they were introduced to the great outdoors or to travel in general with family vacations with mom and dad. A perfect way to repay [...]
A Stagecoach sunset photo essay
When temperatures soar into the triple digits at Stagecoach Music Festival, many country music fans long for the sun to go down for two reasons. A Stagecoach sunset provides much needed relief and brings on the cooler evening. Unlike the humidity found at Bonnaroo in Manchester, Tennessee, the desert gets cool at night. Of course [...]
Mecca Hills Wilderness day hike through a slot canyon
While covering the Stagecoach Music Festival, I decided I needed a break one morning and did a Mecca Hills Wilderness day hike. The initial plan was to visit Joshua Tree National Park, and I put a declaration on my Facebook page that I was going to Joshua Tree. I got a message from a fellow [...]
Joshua Tree yucca plant along a gravel road
Joshua Tree National Park is known and named for the Joshua tree, but here is a picture of a Joshua Tree yucca plant. Another plant that gives this beautiful stark desert park in Southern California its cool identity is the yucca plant. I wonder if they ever considered calling it Yucca Plant National Park. Here [...]
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