10 Wow Things to Do South of Seattle
Everybody has heard of Seattle. But even though I live only a few hours south in Portland, Oregon, I was unfamiliar with some of the towns just south of that fa... Read More...
Outdoor Adventures
SookePoint Offers a Quiet Escape on Vancouver Island
The city of Sooke and SookePoint are located on the southernmost tip of Vancouver Island less than an hour’s drive from Victoria, British Columbia. Sooke’s town... Read More...
Whitefish, Montana Adventures: Hiking, Biking, and Rock Climbing
I ventured to the beautiful northern Rocky Mountains and the historic, yet progressive town of Whitefish, Montana with a group of diverse, energetic travel writ... Read More...
Bend, Oregon — A Preeminent Outdoor Playground in the West
Sunshine prevails more than 300 days a year in Bend, Oregon, enticing adventurers to explore this outdoor playground with numerous trails to hike, bike, and run... Read More...
Eco-Lodge in Guyana: Adventure in the Amazon River Basin
The Cessna Caravan hums softly, so softly that I am almost lulled to sleep by the rhythmic drone of its lone turbo-prop engine. But then I will have missed the ... Read More...
Plan a Montreal Day Trip: Laurentian Mountains and Mont-Tremblant
Montreal has so much to offer—from the historic, cobblestone streets of Old Montreal to gorgeous cathedrals, incredible museums, vibrant neighborhoods and more—... Read More...
The Magic of Fall in Sedona Arizona
Sedona, Arizona is my happy place. I find it filled with a special magic, especially in fall. I love fall anyway – it’s my favorite season – but Sedona in Octob... Read More...
Panama Canal Zone: Floating Hotel, Jungle Safari and World-Class Fishing
From the minute Captain Carl heaves our baggage into his little covered Explorer boat from the pick-up point at the Gamboa public dock, we know our jungle adven... Read More...
5 Ways to Keep Cool in Burnet County, Texas
A summer afternoon in the Texas highland lakes region: cicadas buzzing, sun burning, even the snakes hiding out in bushes. People inside hugging the A/C, swiggi... Read More...
Rafting the Mighty Ocoee: Tennessee’s Whitewater Rapids
From the end of October until March, the sleepy little town of Ocoee, Tennessee, dons its wintry overcoat, throws another log on the fire, and settles in for th... Read More...