Hiking through the countryside of Maryland with the Mountain Club of Maryland. Additional trips include Shenandoah, and Peru.
Nestled in the Sacred Valley is the ancient town of Pisac. Pisac is a favorite stop among international visitors with a vibrant market filled with textiles and other Peruvian goods for purchase. Taking the back road out of town, high on the mountain range stands the Inca ruins […]
In a country that is so young, it’s hard to imagine that the United States could be filled with castles. There was a time in the late 1800’s through the early 1900’s where opportunity was boundless and many were able to fulfill their American dream. The construction of […]
In just another week I’ll be heading north to Maine to supposedly escape the high summer heat of Maryland. Although I may be a few weeks late as the weather is already starting to cool at home, I’m looking forward to our trip. Our first stop along the […]
Walking the small and intimate harbor of Annapolis gives views of maritime history and current life on the Chesapeake Bay. Boats docked along the harborside lay witness to the multiple boats transiting in and out of “Ego Alley.” Sail and power boats, the ongoing discussion of which is […]
Between the borders of Ontario, Canada and New York State in the U.S., is a wide and long river known as the Saint Lawrence Seaway. Flowing north from Lake Ontario to the Atlantic Ocean, the St. Lawrence Seaway is 2342 miles long and held a vital role in […]
High up in the Andes Mountains, near the village of Maras and the unique Salineras is a strange and seemingly out-of-this-world circular terraces known as Moray. Built by the Incas over 500 years ago, there are several concentric circular terraces dug deep into the earth. Looking at the […]
Meet King Luke, king of the jungle at the National Zoo in Washington D.C. and his large pride of seven beautiful cubs. Two sisters, Shera and Nababiep are Luke’s lovely ladies who generously provided seven healthy cubs in late summer of 2010. Scheduling a field trip January 2011 […]
Delicate wings, fluttering and tickling you as they float by, these sweet butterflies encompass life’s beauty. Being an avid butterfly lover, I look high and low for Butterfly Gardens in my travels. One of the best ones I’ve ever visited is at the University of Florida’s Natural History […]
High in the Andes mountains flows a highly salted stream of water that has been harvested for thousands of years. Salineras, just outside of the small town of Maras, is an enclave of salt flats entrenched on the mountainside in a small valley. Discovered over 2,000 years ago, […]
Driving through the Serrana de Ronda, we arrived to the metropolis of Ronda. After visiting the tiny villages of Casares and Gaucin, Ronda was a bit overwhelming. Completely unaware that the day we were traveling was a huge competition day for bikers and runners. While considered one of […]
Emily Carter ~ Nature as Art 