The Alabama Hills
The small town of Lone Pine, California, boasted two claims to fame : -Hollywood movies filmed here. -being at the...
Travel
The Rim drive around Crater Lake
As soon as I stepped onto the smooth volcanic sand, Crater Lake captured my heart. Trees that seemed to bend...
The Kennedy graves
I've heard it said that America changed forever the day that JFK died. Having not been born until 1970, I...
Will Rogers
One must be flexible enough to roll with the changes life can throw at you, staying ridged only leads to...
Manzanar
On December 7th, 1941, Japanese forces attacked Pearl Harbor, leading to our country's entry into World War Two. In 1942,...
Cleetwood Cove
There is only one route you can take to the shores of Crater Lake, the Cleetwood Cove trail. Only one...
The Unknown Soldier
The soft, haunting sound of Taps could be heard as I reached the top of the hill. A chilling silence...
solo in a National Park
Only the deer scatter as the wanderer steps onto the Fremont Gorge trail. No other visible signs of life to...
Watchman’s lookout
I see the historic fireman lookout tower high above, perched on a cliff overlooking Wizard Island. The hike looks short...
stepping onto Discovery Point
The forest growth starts to clear, opening to a stunning first view of Crater Lake. I've been smitten before, but...
The Uranium mines of Capitol Reef
"In the 1920's, raw uranium was ground up and mixed with drinking water or worn in packets in waistbands to...
The National Mall
I stepped out of the taxicab and into a night filled with mystery and power. Shimmering lights illuminating drunk politicians...