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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: waterfall
Greenwich CT Hikes: Fairchild Wildflower Sanctuary
Its name doesn’t lie; Fairchild Wildflower Sanctuary is positively bursting with wildflowers! Greenwich, Connecticut is just a stone throw away from the Westchester, New York border and makes for a delightful little day trip. You can find a really wonderful … Continue reading
Posted in Connecticut
Tagged bird watching, birding, connecticut, Fairchild, Fairchild Wildflower Sanctuary, flowers, Fun, greenwich, hiking, meadow, nature, sanctuary, trails, tree swallow, trout lily, violet, waterfall, westchester, wetlands, wild flowers, wildflower, wood anemone, woodpecker, woods
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Adirondack Hike: Prospect Mountain
It’s mountain season again, and I couldn’t be happier! A few weeks ago on a chilly spring day we packed our bags and headed for Prospect Mountain, just moments away from Lake George village. [Turn west from on Route 9 … Continue reading
Posted in Adirondacks
Tagged adirondacks, adks, auto-road, birding, chipmunk, elevated walkway, hike, history, lake george, mountain, mountain climbing, nature, possum, prospect mountain, railroad, ruins, trail, views, vista, waterfall
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Sights of NYC’s Central Park
I grew up living less than 30 minutes away from NYC, a city that people travel from all world to see, and I had never been to Central Park. Wow, I took my location for granted. Well, I made an … Continue reading
Posted in Manhattan, NYC
Tagged alice, alice in wonderland, alice statue, belvedere castle, bethesada terrace, central park, central park zoo, cheshire cat, cityscape, conservatory pond, flowers, frank olmstead, fredrick law olmstead, harlem, lake, manhattan, miniature boat race, nyc, olmstead, peregrine falcon, reservoir, sheep meadow, skyline, spring, strawberry fields, the ramble, the ravine, turtle, waterfall, white rabbit
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Hike Christman Sanctuary
Looking for a gentle hike with amazing sights? Christman Sactuary in Schenectady County [3281 Schoharie Turnpike, Delanson, NY 12053] will expose a series of stunning waterfalls in under two miles. Follow the blue blazes and before you know it you’ll … Continue reading
Posted in Schenectady County
Tagged bird watching, birding, bozen kill, bozen kill falls, cascade, christman, christman sanctuary, delanson, Fun, hepatica, hike, nature, nature sanctuary, preserve, sanctuary, schenectady, trail, waterfall, wild flower, wildflower
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Schenectady Hikes: Plotter Kill Preserve
If you are chasing waterfalls, Plotter Kill Preserve in Schenectady should be placed at the top of your list [Take 890 to Campbell Rd/2a. Turn right on Putnam Rd. Go 1.7 miles to State Route 159/Mariaville Rd. Turn right onto … Continue reading
Posted in Schenectady County
Tagged art, bird watching, birding, butterfly, fossil, hike, nature, nature preserve, plotter kill, plotter kill preserve, preserve, roam, rotterdam, schenectady, tick, trail, wander, waterfall
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Rensselaerville Hike: Hyuck Preserve
Winter snowmelt brings booming spring waterfalls! This is the season to get out there and experience a sensational sight at Hyuck Preserve in Rensselaerville. Years ago I visited this preserve and it was just another hike. That was over the … Continue reading
Posted in New York, Rensselaer County
Tagged albany, amazing, beaver, bird watching, birding, blue mans group, bring the kids, cemetery, deer, falls, frog, frog song, Fun, hike, hike with kids, hyuck, hyuck preserve, kids hike, lake, lake myosotis, lincoln pond, mallard, music, myosotis, nature, nature music, ordway, pileated, pond, preserve, race trak, rensselaerville, ruins, trail, waterfall, wheeler watson, wildflower, woodpecker, wow
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Hoosick Falls Hike: Tibbits Forest State Preserve
This is our first year of real winter hiking, and therefore we are always learning new things. We recently took a hike at Tibbits Forest State Preserve in Hoosick Falls, and learned a new and valuable lesson (no real address, … Continue reading
Posted in Troy
Tagged four mile loop, hike, hoosick falls, loop trail, nature, snow shoes, snowshoes, snowy, State Preserve, stream, Tibbits, Tibbits Forest, Tibbits Forest State Preserve, trail, waterfall, winter hike
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Best of Oahu Hikes: Hau’ula Loop Trail
Hau’ula Loop Trail (Wooded, Waterfall, Northshore) This trail was a lot different from all of the others we hiked in Oahu. It was very wooded with habitats that reminded us of home. We only encountered one other group while hiking … Continue reading
Posted in Hawaii, Oahu
Tagged beach, beach view, flora, hau'ula, hau'ula loop trail, hauula loop, hawaii, hike, kamehameha, loop, loop trail, mountain, mountain view, nature, northshore, oahu, pines, solitude, trail, waterfall, woods
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Best of Oahu Hikes: Manoa Falls & Lyon Arboretum
Manoa Falls & Lyon Arboretum (Waterfall, Educational, Honolulu) A waterfall hike has a great draw, what a beautiful payoff for your labors. There was work being done on the road to the trailhead so the only free place to park … Continue reading