Rose-Colored Memories at Edisto Memorial Gardens
A visit to the pride of Orangeburg, South Carolina, Edisto Memorial Gardens, on Mother's Day. Partly set under a canopy of ancient cypress, these gardens have delighted generations of visitors.
New France and the River of May
In 1562, Jean Ribault directed his fleet to the mouth of a great river in the New World. He declared the land for France and the waterway "The River of May." A series of historic sites interpret the rise and fall of "New France."
Spirit of Standing Bear
A joyful spirit peering out of an antique washing machine cheered me up as we reached Standing Bear Farm after days of soaking rain on the Appalachian Trail.
Hiking Across an Icelandic Volcano
John takes a hike across Hengilssvæðið (Hengill), the nearest active volcano to Reykjavik, with boiling springs and other geothermal features along its 140 km network of hiking trails.
Iceland's Hot Stuff
Iceland is hot. Our September 2014 exploration of the country let us come face-to-face with steaming hot geologic features that are otherworldly in nature.
Tony, Cal, and John de la Howe
A passion for history led Anthony Warren to a lifetime hobby of research on Dr. John de la Howe, benefactor of the John de la Howe School in South Carolina and the subject of Warren's novel, Lethe.
Atlantic City's True Nature
Atlantic City, New Jersey, isn’t where you’d expect a nature trail. But the 1.1 mile AC Waterfront Sculpture Walk, a great birding destination, offers a panorama of Atlantic City’s wild spaces.
In Awe of Stonehenge
An iconic Neolithic site known around the world, there is only one Stonehenge. As we discovered, it's worth the journey to stand on this windy hillside in England in order to understand its allure and power.
Taking on Portland's 4T
Portland's 4T provides a way to loop Oregon's most bustling metro on foot, including four miles of hiking through mossy forests of towering spruce trees.
The First Public Walk in Britain: Calton Hill
One of the seven volcanic hills within Edinburgh, Calton Hill is an ancient cinder cone atop which the first public footpath in Great Britain was established, in 1775.
