In the 2000s I spent a lot of time hiking in Yosemite National Park since it was only a few hours away from where I lived. Here’s a look at some of the many, many great hikes in that national park. Read on…
Monthly Archives: June 2022
California
I lived in California from 2001 until the end of 2011 and traveled all throughout the state. I enjoyed many great memories here and have a great deal of information to share on the Golden State. Forget politics and forget crowds and forget traffic.
Just venture forth and enjoy the mountains, the beaches, the forests, the deserts, and the sunsets.
Colorado Mountain Hikes
Colorado 14ers and Other Mountain Hikes
When it comes to hiking in Colorado, nothing is more rewarding than ascending a mountain peak. And among the many thousands of summits that rise skyward in Colorado, it’s the 14ers that draw the most attention. Read on..
Florida
We’ve been to Florida three times since 2015 and will be returning again in 2023. There is a lot to see and do on the great peninsular state.
The Planet Parade
On Friday, June 24, 2022 the planets were arranged in the night sky in order of their distance from the sun. From Mercury just below the horizon (from our location), to Venus, the Moon (standing in for Earth), Mars, Jupiter, and finally Saturn in a southeasterly arc.
Evan and I woke up early to enjoy the show on a relatively warm summer morning. Our reflector telescope isn’t quite as powerful as we had hoped when we bought it but we still could see Jupiter and its moons, the rings of Saturn (better than the image shows), and details of the surface of the moon.
Annular Eclipse: Oct 14, 2023 and Total Solar Eclipse: April 8, 2024
Don’t forget to plan ahead:
Wildlife of Louisiana
Louisiana has more than the Mississippi Delta, the French Quarter and great cajun food. It also has bayous teeming with wildlife. The alligator is the most famous resident of Louisiana’s bayous, but there is certainly more to discover here. View the gallery…
Summer Solstice 2022
I would argue that the summer solstice is probably the oldest holiday in the world. For thousands of years the occasion was observed with celebrations and religious observances.
It is really cool in my opinion that so many of the world’s ancient civilizations were able to mark the solstice and built impressive temples to align with the rising summer solstice sun. While I have not yet been to Stonehenge or Machu Picchu or Chichen Itza, they are on the bucket list.
Happy Summer Solstice 2022!
Where to See Wildlife in the USA and Beyond
Where to See Wildlife in the USA and Beyond
Newly updated with more animals and updated locations!
Happy Bald Eagle Appreciation Day!
