Nestled away from the sandy beaches, and craziness of the tourists hides the true “Old Florida.” With majestic Oak trees heavily shrouded with Spanish Moss, Palmetto bushes, and Cypress Trees are little towns where time appears to have stopped. Micanopy, Florida is one of the many Old Florida […]
Just beautiful creatures out in the wild and some fabulous people dedicated to keeping the story seen and heard. Wild in the Pryors I first met Lakota in October 2010. I know that I had seen him before on a couple of my other trips, but this was […]
This summer all along the east-coast of North America will be celebrations for the Bicentennial of the War of 1812. This lesser thought of war between the United States and Britain was over a number of diplomatic issues including trade restrictions placed on the United States due to […]
OVERVIEW: This 8.5 mile dumbbell shaped hike goes through an “unmaintained” lesser known area of Patapsco Valley State Park. The Granite – Woodstock trails are now well maintained by the League of Maryland Horsemen and portions of the hike follow the Patapsco River. The dumbbell shaped nature of […]
“There is nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at a typewriter and bleed.” ― Ernest Hemingway The historical and beautiful tropical island home of Ernest Hemmingway in Key West is home to some very special cats. These six-toed cats are famous world […]
As a budding photographer, one of the best places to begin developing a creative eye is in an Art Gallery. Practically down the street for me is Washington D.C. and its treasure trove of museums and galleries. The National Gallery Art is my favorite art museum in the […]
OVERVIEW: This 9.4 mile circuit hike offers all of the scenic highlights in Catoctin Mountain National Park. Beginning with Cunningham Falls, then Hog Rock, Blue Ridge Summit Overlook, Thurmont Vista, Wolf Rock, Chimney Rock (lunch spot) then returns along Hunting Creek. This hike is rated hard as many […]
OVERVIEW: One of the more scenic routes in the Patapsco Valley State Park in the Hilton Area which includes multiple stream crossings, viewings and waterfalls including Cascade waterfalls, two swinging bridge crossings, Ilchester Overlook, and Bloedes Dam. This is a moderate hike and can be hiked in either direction. Counterclockwise […]
“Shutter Dogs” in Annapolis Historical homes in Annapolis Maryland ensure historical accuracy by using Shutter Tie Backs for their windows. The popular “S” curve shutter dogs have been made for over 200 years and were originally hand forged. 1/80 sec at f/16 ISO 100 Canon 60D 24-105mm at […]
Emily Carter ~ Nature as Art 