July 30, 2011
We love the South-east in the summer. Not everyone does of course, it’s humid, it’s hot, and the beautiful beaches that offer a cooling breeze and comfortable water can be crowded. But those are small caveats to what we think is a wonderful season for exploring a region of the U.S. as different from our ...
July 27, 2011
There is nothing like exploring the beautiful alpine surroundings of Tahoe National Forest on horseback. It takes one back to a time when people and nature lived in closer harmony. Alpine Meadows Stables captures this sublime experience perfectly. I went on a one-hour scenic guided tour with my family in July 2011. We felt immediately ...
July 26, 2011
Annapolis, Maryland is an out of the way destination well worth the drive from the more traveled destinations of Washington, D.C. or Baltimore. The capital of Maryland, the city has a relaxing, sea coast vibe, and plenty of history to explore in its colonial heritage. Three hundred and fifty years old, this easy to explore ...
July 25, 2011
Sometimes the simple pleasures are the ones you remember longest, as a family. Sometimes you only need a place to walk along together for awhile in order to savor the beauty of the environment around you and the moment in time when you are together. The climate in Portland, Oregon can be rainy, but even ...
July 10, 2011
My love affair with travel began as a small child. Dad was in the Navy, so Mom and I frequently made the journey between Norfolk, Virginia and her parents’ home in Lakeland, Florida. When I was nine, Dad got a civilian job with the Department of Defense. Whenever we could, Mom and I accompanied him ...
July 6, 2011
A mountain lion sleeps in the shade of a rock under a juniper. Lizards bask in the early morning sun, still as statues. Meerkats stand tall, surveying the rugged landscape before them. In this land of subtropical, arid climate, life flourishes among the variety of cactus, sagebrush, palms and tumbleweed. This is The Living Desert: ...
June 28, 2011
We could spend – and did – a great deal of time touring the beautiful sandy beaches of Florida, and seeking out some green lodging – accommodations that offer environmentally sound lodging. We found ourselves with a plethora of excellent choices. After all, Florida began a green lodging initiative in 2004 through the Department of ...
June 11, 2011
The New Orleans Museum District has undergone extensive revitalization in recent years, after sinking into neglect toward the end of the 20th century. Well-connected to the rest of the city via the St. Charles streetcar line, the area now contains entirely refurbished loft apartments and interesting restaurants. But the museums remain the central attractions. Anchored ...
June 10, 2011
It would be easy to spend an entire vacation in New Orleans’ French Quarter just shopping, eating and catching the street performers. Bigger attractions like the Audubon Aquarium and Insectarium might grab your attention, or you might wander to the outskirts of the Quarter to visit St. Louis Cemetery Number One. However, no trip to ...
June 6, 2011
We loved the green rolling hills of Ojai Not so far from the hustle and bustle of a Los Angeles morning, just off the busy 101 Freeway a hundred minutes away, you’ll find the charming community of Ojai, with its grand, grassy vistas, small town vibe, and elegant resorts.It’s a great place for small children ...
