Category: Parks and preserves

Banff: it is a small town in Alberta, in the Canadian Rockies. There is only one other town, near neighbour Lake Louise, which is at a higher elevation in …

Hadrian’s Wall. It is in the far north of England, just below the border with Scotland. The world has changed a lot since Roman soldiers, men from across the …

If you’ve ever gone back through your photo archives and said, “I totally forgot about seeing that place,” or even, “I totally forgot I even went there!” then come …

(Note: Check with the Mississippi Dept of Archives and History to make sure the Ruins are open before you drive out there. COVID19 precautions are in effect.)  After driving …

Though I’ve only been back in the Southwest for a few months, I lived in Tucson for eight years as a graduate student and learned to get pretty creative …

As a resident of Tampa Bay for many years, it was easy for me to hop down to the Ft. Myers and Sanibel area regularly, so our lodging partner …

Winter season and winter holidays: both can be stressful, filled with unexpected twists and turns, changes and situations you hadn’t thought about. These circumstances often arise whether you are …

I spent a lot of years living in Tampa Bay and it’s still my base when I’m in the USA for a while. So our partner Hotels.com asked me …

Ottawa: it’s a city of history, nature and art; a place of welcoming people, great food, and long stories. Here are several ways to enjoy exploring Ottawa. Parliament Hill …

Did you know you can see Glacier National Park while white water rafting? You float down the Middle Fork of the Flathead River, with Glacier National Park on one …

The Edinburgh Zoo and Highland Wildlife Park are the two animal sanctuaries managed by the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS). They’re definitely not your usual animal attractions. The …

Edinburgh is my favorite city in the world, primarily for how beautiful it is. There are scenic locations in Edinburgh that really stand out. Here are some of my …