Weekly Photo Challenge: Surprise
During our visit to Daintree National Park (in far north Queensland, Australia), we stayed at a great little B&B called Epiphyte. Having learned from our host that the best time to walk the nearby Jindalba Boardwalk was at night, we set off at around 9:30 pm. The boardwalk meanders through the rainforest along its path built into […]
Ranthambore Tiger Tale
Hoping to Spot a Tiger in Ranthambore Ranthambore National Park. There’s one reason people are here: hope of spotting a tiger in the wild. The park is one of the best spots to do so in India, and its accessibility makes it a popular choice. We were told it is currently home to about 30 […]
Doing Lines and Flying High in Laos
Contrary to what we’d heard, crossing the border from (Chiang Khong) Thailand to (Huay Xai) Laos was a breeze. We arrived late in the afternoon and were the only ones at immigration. Thailand stamped us out with a smile, and we got in a longtail boat with two Thai ladies to cross the Mekong River. […]
Seoraksan National Park
The mountains had been calling, and it was time for a hike. Designated a Biosphere Protection site by Unesco, the area of Seoraksan National Park is only about 20 minutes away from Sokcho by bus. It is filled with trails leading through forests, past waterfalls, jagged peaks, massive boulders, temples, a fortress, and all kinds […]
3 years 5 months and 14 days later, we returned
Been here before? Well, yes. Worth another visit? Most definitely!!! We always look back fondly on our first visit to Joshua Tree National Park, so we took advantage of a day off on the way to LA for a follow-up. The Joshua Tree, like something straight out of Dr. Seuss, dominates the landscape. In some […]
Reflections
Leaving San Francisco for the last time this year marked another step closer to finishing this tour. Since it’s college football season, there are plenty of events left, but that doesn’t mean there’s no time to squeeze in a little more down time. On the way up to Pullman, WA, home of the Washington State […]
Ansel Adams Wilderness and Devils Postpile
Devil’s Postpile National Monument lies within the Ansel Adams Wilderness, near the Mammoth Recreation area south of Yosemite and north of the John Muir Wilderness area. A seasonal, mandatory shuttle brings visitors into the area of the monument, keeping traffic to a minimum and protecting this fragile area. There are countless hiking trails to explore […]
Yosemite via Tioga Pass
The Highlands Entrance to Yosemite Just south of the Mono Lake, there is an approach into Yosemite National Park‘s highlands from the Eastern Sierras via Tioga Road (originally used by Native Americans for travel and trade, and later as a wagon trail and mining road). This route is the highest route across the Sierras in […]
Grand Canyon
Our day at the Grand Canyon (preceded by a detour to the Utah border for a geocache) began at the East Entrance near Cameron. The very first stop was the Lookout Tower, currently under renovation, but open during the process. It was constructed in 1932 as a replica of a prehistoric Indian tower and features […]
Bryce Canyon
Bryce Canyon On the drive from Salt Lake City to Phoenix, we were able to make an overnight stop at Bryce Canyon, in the high Colorado plateaus of Southern Utah. (Park elevations reach over 9,000 feet/2774 meters). Named after the Mormon Pioneer Ebenezer Bryce, the area is best known for panoramic views of horseshoe-shaped amphitheaters filled […]