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- Guide to Cape Town, South Africa April 3, 2020
- Guide to the Gardens Route, South Africa: Hermanus to Cape Town March 28, 2020
- Guide to the Gardens Route, South Africa: Mossel Bay to Cape Agulhas March 27, 2020
- Guide to the Gardens Route, South Africa: Knysna to Wilderness March 26, 2020
- Guide to the Gardens Route, South Africa: Nature’s Valley to Plettenberg Bay March 25, 2020
- Guide to the Gardens Route, South Africa: Storms River Mouth March 24, 2020
- Guide to the Gardens Route Road Trip, South Africa March 23, 2020
- Guide to Addo Elephant National Park Safari, South Africa March 19, 2020
- Guide to the Panorama Route, South Africa December 3, 2019
- Guide to Safari in Kruger National Park, South Africa November 20, 2019
- 4 Places to Play Pinball in San Diego July 25, 2019
- 6 Incredible Mountain Hikes Under 1 Hour From San Diego July 21, 2019
- Guide to Cabrillo National Monument, San Deigo July 17, 2019
- Find Four Pedestrian Bridges Hidden In San Diego June 30, 2019
- Barrio Logan, San Diego: Chicano Park & Las Cuatro Milpas June 26, 2019
- Binge on the Best Burritos in San Diego June 24, 2019
- Take a Taco Tour in San Diego June 19, 2019
- Tour the Kombucha Breweries of San Diego June 16, 2019
- Tour the San Diego Farmers Markets June 12, 2019
- San Diego’s 5 Peak Challenge Mission Trails Regional Park June 9, 2019
- Number One Attraction in San Diego, CA: Balboa Park June 5, 2019
- Your Guide to Exploring San Diego, California June 2, 2019
- Experience Meow Wolf in Santa Fe, New Mexico May 29, 2019
- Walk the Haiku Path at Santa Fe Community College May 26, 2019
- Drink the Elixir at Kakawa Chocolate House in Santa Fe, NM May 22, 2019
- Hike the Tree Spring Trail in Sandia Mountains, NM May 18, 2019
- Tinkertown Museum in Albuquerque, New Mexico May 15, 2019
- World’s Largest Rattlesnake in Albuquerque, New Mexico May 12, 2019
- Museums of University of New Mexico in Albuquerque May 5, 2019
- Exploring Petroglyph National Monument Albuquerque, NM May 1, 2019
Tag Archives: nature
Francis Marion National Forest, Charleston Hike
When we discovered that there was a national forest just minutes from Charleston excitement ran deep. The boots were strapped and the bug spray was slathered on thick. To Francis Marion National Forest we go! First stop was a visit … Continue reading
Posted in Charleston
Tagged american south, archeology, awendaw, beetle, bird watching, birding, boardwalk, camouflage, charleston, cypress, emerald, emerald beetle, francis marion, francis marion national forest, frog, gortex, hike, history, ion swamp, lizard, lollipop, loop, lowcountry, middens, mollusk, national forest, native american, nature, nebo nature trail, palm, red wolf, sc, sewee shell ring trail, sewee visitor and environmental educational center, shell ring, south carolina, southern, swamp, trail, travel, tupelo
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Angel Oak Tree, South Carolina
It’s just a tree. But if you’re the kind of tree hugger who has a book about identifying trees on your shelf or the type leaf lover that is willing to hike a few miles to check out a particularly … Continue reading
Posted in Charleston
Tagged american, angel oak, angel oak tree, arbor, charleston, free, Fun, johns island, live oak, nature, photography, sc, south carolina, southern, southern live oak, travel, tree
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Magnolia Plantation, Charleston SC
One of my ‘musts’ when visiting Charleston was to visit a plantation. There are so many to choose from in the city, Drayton, Boone, and Middleton just to name a few, it can make your head swim! After carefully weighing … Continue reading
Posted in Charleston, South Carolina
Tagged alice and wonderland, alligator, anhinga, audubon, audubon swamp, azalea, birding, bloom, boardwalk, boone, charleston, drayton, egret, garden, guinea gamefowl, hawk, heron, hike, ibis, live oak, magnolia plantation, middleton, moorhen, nature, nest, peacock, plantation, rice, rookery, south carolina, spring, trail, travel, tupelo tree, zoo
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Comeau, Woodstock Hike
A mild, yet scenic nature walk right outside the town Woodstock was naturally filled with hikers, families, and dog walkers on a sunny day. Comeau [1 Comeau Dr Woodstock, New York 12498 – upper lot is closer to trail entrance] … Continue reading
Posted in Woodstock
Tagged blaze, boardwalk, comaeu, comaeu estate, comaeu property, comaeu trail, creek, forest, fungi, hike, loop, meadow, mountain, nature, nature walk, sawkill creek, soccer, trail, tree root, woods, woodstock
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Mount Guardian, Woodstock Hike
So close to the bustling town of Woodstock, but so far away. Follow the quiet country roads passed the interesting historical signs and beautiful homes. Mount Guardian [Byrdcliffe Theater Parking, 380 Upper Byrdcliffe Road, Woodstock NY] is a hike just … Continue reading
Posted in Woodstock
Tagged ashokan reservoir, bird watching, birding, bushwhacking, byrdcliffe, byrdcliffe theater, elevation, hike, history, lichen, mount guardian, mountain, mountain hiking, nature, summit, switchback, trails, woodpecker, woodstock
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John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge, Philadelphia
Philly is full of surprises. My mom and I went for an early morning hike, despite drizzly conditions it was remarkably warm on and pleasant at the end of December. Our destination was John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge [8601 Lindbergh … Continue reading
Posted in Pennsylvania
Tagged atlantic flyway, bald eagle, bird watching, birder, birding, birds of prey, cardinal, great blue heron, heron, hike, john heinz national wildlife refuge, National Wildlife Refuge, nature, pennsylvania, philadelphia, philly, road trip, trail map, trails, Wildlife Refuge, woodpecker, wren
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Wissahickon Valley Park, Philadelphia Hike
After traversing through the dense city center of Philadelphia I was more than happy to have stop number three be a densely treed space. Driving to the outer limits of the city showed me another side of Philadelphia, gorgeous mansions … Continue reading
Posted in Pennsylvania
Tagged bike, bird watching, birding, covered bridge, creek, flock, forbidden drive, hike, history, nature, pennsylvania, philadelphia, philly, road trip, run, starling, trails, waterfall, wissahickon, wissahickon creek, wissahickon valley, wissahickon valley park
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Coldbrook Preserve, Saratoga Hike
Are you a turtle lover? Who can resist the allure of these magical creatures, ancient and dinosaur like? Who doesn’t want a shell to hide in every once in a while? They’re so lovable, so relatable. Everyone seems to have … Continue reading
Posted in Saratoga County
Tagged blandings turtle, bruce feiler, cold brook preserve, franklin, hike, i like turtles, indian lake, nature, ninja turtle, northumberland, saratoga, saratoga plan, saratoga springs, snapping turtle, spirit animal, squirt, squirtle, SUNY albany, trail, turtle, woods
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Woodcock Preserve, Clifton Park Hike
When heading up the northway I always like to visit a few of the fantastic little preserves along the way in Saratoga County. Woodcock Preserve [721 Tanner Road, Clifton Park NY] is a small and quiet park with just over 2 … Continue reading
Posted in Clifton Park
Tagged birding, clifton park, hike, nature, preserve, saratoga springs, trail map, trailhead, trails, wetlands, woodcock, woodcock preserve, woods
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