Japan’s Secret Sanctuary – OKU
First time visitors to Japan typically have Tokyo, Kyoto and Nara on their list, as these cities are...
Debbie Stone
Not Just a Pretty Face – GREENVILLE
Move over Charleston and Savannah. There’s a new southern belle in town and her name is Greenville. She...
Lincoln’s Legacy is Alive in SPRINGFIELD
I was born and raised in the Chicago area and recall visiting Springfield, the Illinois State Capitol and...
Finding Gold at Gold Dredge 8
Gold was discovered in the Fairbanks area in 1902 when Italian immigrant Felix Pedro struck it rich. He...
Discover Alaska in ANCHORAGE’S MUSEUMS
If you’re a first time visitor to Alaska, there’s a good chance you’ll spend a day or two...
Wrangell – St. Elias National Park – Mining and Glaciers
The sign read, “Travel Beyond This Point Not Recommended.” It gave my husband and me pause, but as...
Katami National Park – Where Bears Feast and Mountains Smoke
Standing on the platform at Brooks Falls in Alaska’s Katmai National Park, I wanted to warn the salmon...
The Heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains – BOONE NC
North Carolina has one of the most diverse landscapes in the country, as within its borders are the...
Ride the Wave Train through Utah’s CATARACT CANYON
The sign on the left of the river warned of the rapids to come. We were as prepared...
A Walking Tour of Minneapolis
Walking has always been my go-to mode of exploration when I visit a new city. Not only do...