Our Oregon coast road trip took us from Astoria, a delightful fishing village in the north, to the bottom of the state where we crossed into California. The weather didn’t always cooperate, but that didn’t slow us down. Fresh sea air and ever-changing coastal views are nature at its best. The 560 km (350 miles) …
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One Day in Nashville Tennessee – Music City Rocks!
Nashville caught us by surprise. It’s a vibrant, diverse, energetic, and artistic city that welcomes musicians, visitors, and everyone in between. One day in Nashville is simply not enough. Appropriately earning the moniker Music City, it is the birthplace of country music. For us, Nashville was an unscheduled treat. Nature put a hurricane in our original …
Haunted St Augustine: Ghosts in America’s Oldest City
St Augustine Florida is the oldest continuously inhabited European settlement in the United States. It’s a city filled with old world charm, Spanish influence, plenty of things to do, and ghost stories. Even non-believers (like my scientist husband) are fascinated by the legends and stories of haunted St Augustine. Why is St Augustine haunted? Some …
Kauai Excursions: Highlights of Kauai, Hawaii in a Day
The rain beat down as our ship docked in Kauai, an island that is one of nature’s most exquisite masterpieces regardless of the weather. We were ready to see the highlights of Kauai, and we were not going to let the weather slow us down. The fourth largest (and the oldest) of the eight main Hawaiian …
Birds and Alligators of Wakodahatchee Wetlands
Strolling along the boardwalk at Wakodahatchee Wetlands in Delray Beach Florida, we are surrounded by nature. Wading birds stand tall in the marsh, seemingly unaware as we pass. It’s a brilliant use of former wastewater, now a treatment facility that provides an open sanctuary for wetland birds and other Florida wildlife. Wakodahatchee Wetlands is home to …
Ketchikan Shore Excursions: Our Favorite Things to Do in Ketchikan Alaska
The Ketchikan Alaska cruise port is a stop for nearly every ship sailing the inside passage. The first port for nearly all northbound cruises heading to Anchorage, Ketchikan serves as an introduction to the rugged Alaskan frontier for many visitors. A quick glance at the ship’s Ketchikan shore excursions and it is clear that visitors …
Adventure and Other Things to do in Denali Alaska
Surrounded by some of the most beautiful landscape on the planet, our biggest decision at Denali National Park was what to do first. Did we want to be active and adventurous, passive and observant, or something in the middle? Like everywhere we went in Alaska, there are so many things to do in Denali National …
Seattle Itinerary: Top 10 Things to Do in Seattle in a Weekend
A vibrant city, I instantly fell in love with Seattle Washington. We only had a weekend but found plenty of things to do in Seattle. Located on Puget Sound in the Pacific Northwest corner of the USA, it reminded me of our home in Auckland, New Zealand. Water, mountains, forests, and green parklands surround both …
Juneau Whale Watching and Other Juneau Shore Excursions
Alaska’s capital city is unique but with only six hours to see the sights, Juneau whale watching was my number one priority. However, the choice isn’t easy for everyone. Juneau, the largest US capital city by area, offers exciting and unique things to do including nature and wildlife viewing (bears, whales, waterfalls), adventure sport (kayaking, …
15 Free Things to do in Skagway Alaska: Excursions and Alternatives
Skagway is on the itinerary of just about every cruise ship sailing Alaska’s interior passage. Ours was no exception. There are more things to do in Skagway than hours ashore in this former gold rush town. The options range from expensive Skagway Alaska excursions to free tours, hikes and other mini adventures. Skagway Excursions: Arriving …
Driving Anchorage to Whittier to Cruise Alaska’s Interior Passage
Travelling slowly from Anchorage to Whittier allowed us time to explore the region and spot some native Alaskan animals. We couldn’t get enough of Alaska, and wish we had allowed ourselves more than a week in this rugged state before heading off on our Alaska cruise. As we quickly discovered, there is not an Anchorage cruise …
Hiking Savage River Trail in Denali National Park, Alaska
The name Savage River is deceptive. Rather than a wildly cascading raging river, we found a bubbling stream inside Alaska’s Denali National Park. The river was named for Tom Savage. The park is one of nature’s masterpieces painted across six million acres of wild land. Private vehicles can only access the first 15 miles of …
Panoramic Views as we Ride the Alaska Railroad from Denali to Anchorage
As Alaska celebrates the 100th anniversary of Denali National Park, we couldn’t help reminiscing. While Denali is spectacular in its own right, one of our Alaska highlights was the 7-hour train travel from Denali to Anchorage. We rode the Denali Star in both directions. The weather was nicer on the way back, but unfortunately, the …
Dreaming in Color: Photos of New England Fall Foliage
Autumn in New England (USA) is a destination on every travel photographer’s bucket list. My last visit to see the fall foliage was far too long ago. Now, as spring settles into the southern hemisphere, I can dream about nature’s vivid colours on the other side of the world. New England hills are bursting with colour. The …
Travel Bloggers Explore Utah: Home to Five USA National Parks
Utah is a photographer’s paradise located in the western United States. It is home to five US National Parks nicknamed the Mighty 5. They are Zion, Bryce Canyon, Arches, Canyonlands, and Capitol Reef. Utah’s winters boast the “Greatest Snow on Earth.” The more we learn about Utah, the more we want to visit. It’s an ideal destination for nature enthusiasts, …
