It was a lovely day in October. The trees in the back yard were just beginning to turn color, but the air was unseasonably warm. The sun shone (very untypical for western New York State at this time of year).…
Last Saturday was Free Museum Day and guess where I went: Genesee Country Village & Museum! This living history village in western New York has over 45 houses, restored and supplied with period furniture and furnishings. It is well-staffed and…
Usually, the park maps and brochures at a given national park are really good. Most of the time you can just use the map to get around the park, from hiking to camping to deciding where to watch wildlife. This…
In my last post, I started talking about how to make screens to put over the windows of your vehicle to keep out the bugs. In this post, I’ll continue to explain how you can make these bug screens. …
This week, I’d like to deviate a bit from my normal posts about destinations. Instead, I’ll tell you about how you can make custom screens to put over your vehicle windows to keep the bugs out. This is especially important…
In the last post, I talked about taking the Face Trail up to Table Mountain, right on the edge of Grand Teton National Park. The views from the top are beautiful; some of the best views of the Tetons I’ve…
“Well, I’ll give this an ‘A’ for Spectacular.” “It’s amazing to me that anything could be quite this beautiful.” “This has got to be the best view of the Tetons I’ve ever seen.” “How could anything be this pretty?” “I…
Think snowcapped peaks. Think wildflower filled meadows. Think views across valleys with buttes rising majestically throughout it. Think about a destination that you can drive to. Wait, did I say drive to? Yes! The Clay Butte Lookout along the Beartooth…
After my adventures in the snow trying to climb the Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail, we decided to try to get to the top of Mount Washington again later in the summer. So, last weekend, we set off again, this time via…
On September 29, 2012, museums across the country will partner with the Smithsonian Institution by offering free admission. Check out the list at http://www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/ to see if there are any participating museums in your area! Tickets can be requested at http://www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/ticket/ Only two…