Bearfence Mountain
Bearfence Mountain was the first challenge I met while hiking the Appalachian Trail. I hung this photo up at work to keep my dream of thru-hiking the AT alive.
Where Gnomes Roam
When you’re out for a hike and you see a mushroom like this, you immediately think of gnomes. Especially when you're hiking through Germany's Black Forest.
Kalo Paxi!
Celebrating Easter in Corfu with my sisters, I participated in ancient rituals and witnessed the amazing spectacle of the passing of the flame across the city.
Curious about George in Santorini
Yes, I've hiked across a volcano, and a historic one at that: the cinder cone in the middle of the caldera on the island of Santorini, Greece.
North Rim of the Grand Canyon
It's not easy to get to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, and it's a long ways by car from the popular South Rim. But the views are worth the journey.
The Peanut-Wallah
In India, peace is only for a moment. We had many visitors at the beach in Goa, the most persistent - and cutest - being the peanut-wallah.
Superior's Edge
Things are rarely as they appear. Here on the edge of Lake Superior, even the edges aren't obvious. The dunes of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore sometimes sit atop high cliffs, like this one.
Pine Grove Reflections
Pine Grove Furnace State Park south of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is notable for being the mid-point of the Appalachian Trail. In the heart of winter, it gets icy.
Atop Ancient Akroteri
It is a tough climb to ancient Akroteri out of season, accomplished on foot through loose volcanic scree. But the view from the top, and the treasures to be found, make it worthwhile.
Gateway to Gathland
At Gathland State Park in Maryland, this smaller stone arch is almost forgotten with the heavy significance of the War Correspondents Memorial arch nearby.
