John Keatley

John Keatley

07
Apr
Pitcher plants in Wilmington NC

Stanley Rehder Carnivorous Plant Garden

For an immersion into the weird and wonderful world of carnivorous plants, this natural setting in Wilmington, North Carolina focuses on their delicate beauty.
4 min read
02
Apr
Gazebo at Oak Hill

Oak Hill

Designed by landscape architect Robert Cridland, the gardens surrounding Martha Berry's home at Oak Hill range from formal garden rooms to woodlands ablaze in spring blossoms.
8 min read
28
Mar
Amarillo Botanical Gardens desert plants

Amarillo Botanical Gardens

An unexpected oasis in the dryness of the Texas Panhandle, the compact Amarillo Botanical Gardens are centered around a humid tropical conservatory.
3 min read
28
Mar
Woodlands at Huntsville Botanical Gardens

Huntsville Botanical Garden

Home to the National Trillium Collection, this mosaic of woodland gardens and formal spaces provide a natural contrast to the adjoining NASA facilities in Alabama's own "Rocket City."
2 min read
16
Sep
Hanger Two Liberty Aviation Museum

Liberty Aviation Museum

Vintage airplanes, military vehicles, automobiles, PT boats, memorabilia, and a diner: an eclectic collection evoking World War II surprised us at the Liberty Aviation Museum.
9 min read
25
Jul
Perrys Monument at sunset

Puttering Around Put-in-Bay

Puttering around Put-in-Bay, Ohio, in a rented golf cart, I was able to explore this island in Lake Erie at a relaxed pace while learning about its history.
9 min read
28
Feb
1960s snowmobiles

Top-Of-The-Lake Snowmobile Museum

For a most unique and unusual type of museum, pop in to Naubinway - especially in winter - to learn about the in-depth history of snowmobiles through the evolution of the vehicle.
4 min read
11
Feb
Key West Express

Key West by Ferry

Using the Key West Express ferryboat instead of spending ten hours driving, we slipped away from Fort Myers Beach for an overnight adventure in Key West.
12 min read
06
Feb
Model T above the bar at Ford's Garage

Tuneup at Ford's Garage

It's not every day that a car guy finds a car-themed restaurant that hits the spot, both for great food and great memories. Discovering Ford's Garage in Estero tuned us up to tackle a long travel day.
5 min read
09
Dec
Stingray City Antigua

Stingray City, Antigua

Kicking off two days of adventure on the island of Antigua, our first stop was to visit Stingray City for the opportunity to jump into the ocean and see them up close. Up close, they are much larger than they appear from a boat!
4 min read