From a variety of places
And there are more! From Alaska to the California coast. From Florida and St. Louis Missouri.
Category Archives: Photography
Flowers Providing Local Color
Filed under Photography, Travel, wildlife
A Hidden National Park – Lake Clark
The only way to get to this park, is by a small plane. Port Allsworth serves as the hub. lake Clark Airlines out of Anchorage makes it fairly simple, not inexpensive, but straightforward. The park provides a remote setting with gorgeous vistas. The Ranger Station and Visitor Center are closed on Sundays.
Filed under National Parks, Photography, Travel
Superior Island Hopping
After four years of delays, I finally landed on Isle Royale National Park. National Park #55 for me rates high on peacefulness scale and the lodging might be the best so far.
The ferries are the most economical way to traverse Lake Superior, but they book up quickly. We decided to fly. $350 round trip – it takes about 40 minutes to make the flight. It’s a little tight, but comfortable.
Isle Royale is only open from May through October and only 25,000 people a year make the journey. In June, the wildflowers show off.
The moose swim in the lakes, the otters play in the harbor, the loons sing their tales, and eagles rule the sky.
They provide water tours or you can rent a John boat and explore on your own.
And hiking provides endless color, fragrant balsam firs, and blue water.
And the Housekeeping Cabins have huge windows with stunning views of the lake (and moose for us).
Filed under Art, National Parks, Photography, Travel, wildlife
Cascading through Pacific NW
Two tectonic plates are colliding in the northwest part of the United States resulting in a landscape of volcanoes, waterfalls, and lava flows. Enjoy the tour…
Filed under Art, National Parks, Photography, Travel
Simple Things in Florida
I travel to Florida for theme parks, beaches, and state parks. Along with those popular attractions, there are more casual experiences.
In Winter Garden at the Conservation Center
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Finally Made It: Pismo Beach
As a child, I was intrigued by Bugs Bunny’s efforts to find Pismo Beach and “all the clams I can eat”. Central California offers a relaxed atmosphere, shrubby landscapes, and a complex history.
We can use this for sure
Filed under National Parks, Photography, sea, wildlife
To the Sea
This series of pictures focuses on the connection between leisure travel and the ocean in New England.
in Newport RI
Filed under Photography, sea, Travel
Rich With Hue
Spring Blossoms in Lafayette Park, Saint Louis, Missouri.
Filed under Art, Photography, wildlife
Wrapping up a Quest
I have been on a mission to visit every state park site in Missouri. This weekend I wrapped up the quest with my final two locations: Dillard Mill and Nathan and Olive Boone Homestead state historic sites. These are both lovely locations worth a visit.
Filed under American History, Photography, Travel
The Ice of Starved Rock
The CCC lodge and trails along with the eroded ruggedness of the landscape make Starved Rock State Park one of the best public lands in the USA.
When temperature drops below freezing for winter, time stops.
The lodge and cabins provide a rustic atmosphere oozing with history, nature, and peace.
Filed under Photography, Travel
Freshly "Pic'ed" 