Meet Our Unexpected Friend! As some of you know, my wife Alex and I went on our first Safari, and yes, it was life-changing. I will share many many stories, but why not start with this incredible Leopard encounter on… Read More ›
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The Grand Canyon From Up High And Down Low! 277 Miles Of Wonder!
Looking At The “Highs And Lows” Of The Grand Canyon! This is me, being dwarfed by the enormity of the Grand Canyon behind me. I shared my visit from a few years ago, when I saw the enormity of the… Read More ›
Re-Open Alcatraz Prison? The Madness Of Trump’s Proposal + An Up Close Tour Of “The Rock!”
Welcome To Alcatraz! This legendary shot of a prison guard at Alcatraz is haunting – a solitary guard watching over some of America’s worst criminals, housed on a “rock” in San Francisco Bay – and guess what – this shocking… Read More ›
“Rocky Raccoon” Roams Central Park! I’ve Got Video Of My Wildlife Encounter!
“Rocky Raccoon” Welcomes You To New York! New York spring days are gorgeous, so I went for a walk in Central Park, and found a new friend! Reports put the Raccoon population in Central Park at 300-500 at any time…while… Read More ›
Have You Counted Central Park’s Archways? I Did! Here They Are Up Close!
Welcome To New York’s Central Park! I found this aerial shot of Manhattan and Central Park online – a gorgeous shot that captures the majesty of the park….but a closer look also reveals something else: The Park Has “Arches!” Yes,… Read More ›
“Wrapping Up” Central Park – Virtually! 20 Years Of Christo’s “The Gates” Are Back!
The Gates Are Back In New York! Look at these amazing orange “gates” providing a colorful walkway through New York’s Central Park! It’s all part of a celebration of 20 years of “The Gates!” This is the incredible work of… Read More ›
Need To Get Away? How About Hiking Roussillon’s Red Rocks! Exploring Provence By Foot…
Welcome To Roussillon’s “Red Rocks!” In a world with nothing but bad news and screaming headlines, I just want to get away. One of the best things about travel is finding new unexpected places to explore and escape into, like… Read More ›
New York’s Smallest Piece Of Real Estate Trips Me Up! An AI-Enchanced Tale Of Woe…
This is an update to a story I shared a while ago: this is a unique spot in New York City, sitting just north of the Freedom Tower, which at night looms large in the distance: Located where the twin… Read More ›
Do You Know the Rubber Ducky “Moby Duck” Incident? Here’s Their Wild Adventure!
Get ready to have your mind blown like mine was! The Facebook site “Life Facts” shared this: In January 1992, a shipping mishap turned into an unexpected scientific breakthrough when the cargo ship Ever Laurel lost a container carrying 29,000… Read More ›
Would You Sleep In The “Deepest Darkest Hotel Room In The World?” What If You Were Trapped? Here’s The Story…
Want To Stay 200 Feet Underground With No Escape? Well, the answer is obvious, so how do you think 5 people felt when they experienced just that near the Grand Canyon! This happened two years ago and I was reminded… Read More ›
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