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06
Aug
Vibrant art in arcs

The Art of Pasaquan

A story that must be shown: Pasaquan, the artistic expression of a man whose visions led him to embrace all belief systems and make up one of his own
2 min read
02
Aug
Iguana Key West Eco Tours

Wildlife in the Mangroves

Paddling the mangrove tunnels north of Key West with Key West Eco Tours, I'm surprised to discover the wildlife that lives in these offshore forests in the Florida Keys.
3 min read
30
Jul
Rocket with streak of flame pointed straight up into a cloudy sky

Ready for Launch

Living on Florida's Space Coast, you're either wowed by rocket launches or take them as a matter of course. I'm new enough to be wowed by living on the edge of space and being part of a family who worked on the space program.
6 min read
27
Jul
Cruise ship in Caribbean aqua waters

Island Triathlon on Half Moon Cay

While cruising the Caribbean on the Nieuw Amsterdam, our first port of call was the private island of the Holland America Line, Half Moon Cay. It was an ideal day for an island triathlon: bike, paddle, and sail.
5 min read
13
Jul
Hillside garden at Pendarvis

Men, Mining, and Mineral Point

Preservation of the rich mining history of Mineral Point, Wisconsin, traces its roots to a couple who decided to restore miners' cottages by opening a restaurant called Pendarvis.
5 min read
09
Jul
America’s Great Hiking Trails

America’s Great Hiking Trails

Be inspired by America's Great Hiking Trails, a coffee table book about our National Scenic Trail system, written by Karen Berger and photographed by Bart Smith.
2 min read
08
Jul
Ponce De Leon statue

The Pint-sized Ponces of Punta Gorda

Ponce de Leon, it seems, was a short fellow. In Punta Gorda, Florida, you'll find pint-sized statues, murals, and even the Fountain of Youth to recollect his 1513 visit to Charlotte Harbor.
3 min read
02
Jul
Monticello and its gardens

Thomas Jefferson's Monticello

President Thomas Jefferson's Virginia home and plantation of Monticello offers a glimpse into the early life of our country, and his role as a Founding Father of the United States.
6 min read
01
Jul
Being, in Palolem

Being, in Palolem

Arriving on the shores of Palolem after six weeks of adventures across India and Nepal, my sister Sally and I were ready for some quiet time and a place to heal.
4 min read
08
Jun
Rocksylvania on the AT

Rocksylvania

The "Pennsylvania Rocks" of the Appalachian Trail are legendary. They come in every size and shape and simply can't be avoided.
1 min read