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.
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.
View from Cheaha
Cheaha State Park Alabama afford views unparalleled for the region. This state park is truly vertical. The Pinhoti Trail follows its top.
Poland Mining Camps
One of the most enjoyable research trips I've done - this one for Rock & Gem magazine - was a few days deep in the Maine woods at a camp for prospectors.
Ghosts of Gettysburg
Gettysburg is an uneasy place. So much bloodshed. So much pain. And yet there is beauty on the battlefield, the forests and hills, the monuments placed skillfully so as to invite reflection.
Hikes with Wine
One of the more intriguing hikes I’ve taken in the past year was along the Weinwanderweg – translation, "Wine wander way" – in the vineyard-covered hillsides outside Stuttgart, Germany.
