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Why I Visited El Salvador for Thanksgiving

  • December 16, 2023

El Salvador: The Land of Volcanos. A hundred plus thermal cliffs dot the landscape of this Central American country that features both mountainous regions and beaches. Before 2019, El Salvador was known for violence and gang activity, but things have turned around with the new president.

I haven’t met any Americans who have planned their … Read more

47 Parks

Hume Lake: A Mountain-Beach Fusion

  • July 30, 2020July 27, 2020

I enjoy the mountains – the sharp majestic peaks or the gentler rounded ranges that go on as far as the eye can see.

I enjoy the beach – the sand between my toes, the cool water on summer days, and the accepted laziness that comes along with it.

During my last-minute trip into the … Read more

Spaces & Places

Guest Post by Anna (an appreciator of place)

  • May 16, 2020

Anna and I grew up together. We spent a good chunk of our childhood climbing trees, exploring nearby fields and woods, and running around in nature. Although currently separated by miles (and a border), Anna and I regularly enjoy telling each other about recent outdoor adventures. This is her story.

Being in nature has changed … Read more

Spaces & Places

Island Hopper Extraordinaire: Five Islands in One Day

  • July 22, 2019

Adriatic sea + five islands + warm sunshine + cool water = bliss.

I took a quick break from Croatia’s national parks (Paklenica and Plitvice) to experience life on the coast. There are over a thousand islands that Croatia considers its own, all varying in size and degree of settlement. I decided to … Read more

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National park expert. Nature enthusiast. Outdoor educator. These are the chronicles of my travels and discoveries around the country and throughout the world.

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