Living on the Magothy River that feeds into the Chesapeake Bay allows me to play in the playground of Ospreys. These beautiful birds, sometimes known as Sea Hawks are so creative in where they make their homes. Fishing daily to feed their little ones, the crying fishing call […]
Being a member of the wordpress community, I’ve had the unique pleasure of meeting special people throughout the world. As I travel to Gainesville, Florida frequently to visit mom, along my virtual travels I’ve met Pegi of Florida Behind the Scenes. We planned a beautiful photo field trip […]
Heading on a jet plane to Florida so I wanted to share a short post today. Sitting along the banks of the Chesapeake Bay at Fort Smallwood Park is this lone tree. Bare from winter it silently greets passing hawks on their migration north. Its majestic strength invites […]
A gentle giant gets next to a platform to help riders get on and off. She checks by touching the platform with her trunk. Her younger friend holds on in affection. Imagine being too CLOSE and being crushed by one false step. Elephant rides available at the annual […]
Beginning this morning, the 2012 Star-Spangled Sailabration began with the arrival of 40 vessels in Baltimore Harbor. Celebrating the Bi-centennial of the War of 1812, these ships are sailing along the eastern shore stopping at various ports. Baltimore will be filled with a week of celebration and ship […]
Machu Picchu We all dream of verdant terraces and granite reminders of Incas past. Visiting Machu Picchu is nearly on everyone’s Bucket-List. Having had the good fortune to have visited Machu Picchu twice in the past few years, one can only imagine the number of photos […]
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One is a series of nine hikes along the Appalachian Trail across Maryland. This 8.8 mile moderate hike begins at a small parking lot on I-40 outside of Myersville and heads north to Pogo Campground. Passing Annapolis Rock and Black Rock overlooks, spectacular valley views are seen. Total elevation […]
Rosaryville State Park is a 982 acre day-use park in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Location of the historic Mount Airy Mansion, this 11 mile circuit hike snakes through a series of unmarked trails. The terrain is fairly straight forward with undulating hills throughout. This is a multi-use park with […]
There are moments in our days that happen so quickly, but are so spectacular that all you want to do is share them with the world. I was sitting at my desk that looks outside to the west this evening, and the sky was brilliant with color. Finally […]
Emily Carter ~ Nature as Art 