One of the most majestic places to see along the Snake River is Hells Canyon. A ten-mile wide canyon, the deepest point at 7, 993 feet, almost 2,000 feet deeper than the Grand Canyon. It is the deepest river gorge in North America. Makes the Grand Canyon seem a little less grand doesn’t it? What’s beautiful about Hells Canyon is …
If you were to ask me if I would ever go on a cruise my answer was usually no. I was never really interested in being on a large ship with hundreds of other people, gorging myself on buffet dinners and all I could drink cocktails. I am making a disgusted face just thinking about it. The short stops on …
During my hike on the Presidential Traverse trail a lot of people asked me if I was afraid hiking alone. I also had a lot of worried loved ones, who openly told me they thought it was a bad idea. It got me thinking about how one stays safe on a trail like the Presidential Traverse. In the beginning I …
Long Island, in Nova Scotia’s Digby County, is generally not on one’s travel radar. But it’s worth the visit. And I’m not just saying that because I’m from the area. The small fishing villages, incredible whale watching and fresh seafood should be enough to lure you in. But if not the hike to Balancing Rock will seal the deal. Following …
České Budějovice is the largest city in the south Bohemian region of the Czech Republic, though I never had the feeling that I was in a big city while visiting. The city itself also boasts one of the largest squares in Europe surrounded by brightly painted houses, giving it all a very picturesque and fairytale feel. If you only have …
“Every once in a while, in the middle of an ordinary life, love gives us a fairytale.” – Unknown When you think of the Czech Republic you automatically think of Prague and all the things you can do there, even visiting Prague in winter. But in the south Bohemian region of the Czech Republic, situated on the Vltava River is …
“Learn something new. Try something different. Convince yourself that you have no limits.” – Brian Tracy When travelling around the US it can be beneficial to join a tour or take a class to help you meet like-minded people and see the beauty of the place. It gives you an opportunity to see parts of a place that you may …
Madison was rated by Fitbit as the fittest city in the nation in 2016, and top six in subsequent years. Everywhere you look people are running, biking, or enjoying the multitude of lakes.
“If we can teach people about wildlife, they will be touched. Share my wildlife with me. Because humans want to save the things they love.” – Steve Irwin When you think of Prague (or Praha) the last thing that comes to mind is a zoo. But Prague has the 5th best zoo in the world and does so much for …
Looking to get out of the city? Columbus, Ohio is a young, fun, clean and up-and-coming city. For some, however, there is a constant pull to get outside and into nature. Just southeast of the city are several parks, the most popular being Hocking Hills State Park. The main area of the park is packed with families on weekend or extended …