Welcome To New York’s 2025 Marathon! This is Alex and I at the finish line of the 2025 New York City Marathon, which is underway as I write this – last year 55,000 runners crossed this line throughout the course… Read More ›
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A Yosemite Climbing Tragedy! Balin Miller’s El Capitan Accident…
A Yosemite Tragedy… One of America’s most popular and beautiful national parks was also the site of a great tragedy, and it involved a popular young hiker climbing the stunning granite monolith on the left of the photo. Yosemite’s El… Read More ›
The Iconic California Coast: Cannery Row And Monterey’s Aquarium Up Close…
Welcome To Cannery Row! Yes, it’s a real place, immortalized in John Steinbeck’s book about the lives of workers along this famous fish canning district in Monterey Bay, California – and that town has one of the world’s best Aquariums… Read More ›
The View From Taft Point! Standing At The Edge Of The World!
Saying “Hello” From The Edge Of The World! That’s my wife Alex, perched a thousand feet above Yosemite National Park – talk about getting away from it all! Welcome To Yosemite! For those who are new to it, Yosemite National… Read More ›
Mt. Etna Erupts! Here’s NEW Video Of Sicily’s Volcano Waking Up!
Sicily’s Majestic Volcano Awakens! This stunning photograph from Getty Images shows Sicily’s Mt. Etna erupting today! And here is dramatic video of it as well! Wow! Another example of nature flexing its muscles! As noted on many news reports: Mount… Read More ›
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 ›
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 ›
These Park Avenue Statues Are “Stalled Mid-Step!” It’s Stunning Half-Art With Baggage!
Welcome To Park Avenue! It is arguably New York’s poshest address, and guess what? Manhattan’s Park Avenue also happens to be where you can see some of the most original art in the world! Let’s give you a closer look:… 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 ›
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