The Art of Pasaquan
A story that must be shown: Pasaquan, the artistic expression of a man whose visions led him to embrace all belief systems and make up one of his own
Wildlife in the Mangroves
Paddling the mangrove tunnels north of Key West with Key West Eco Tours, I'm surprised to discover the wildlife that lives in these offshore forests in the Florida Keys.
Ready for Launch
Living on Florida's Space Coast, you're either wowed by rocket launches or take them as a matter of course. I'm new enough to be wowed by living on the edge of space and being part of a family who worked on the space program.
Island Triathlon on Half Moon Cay
While cruising the Caribbean on the Nieuw Amsterdam, our first port of call was the private island of the Holland America Line, Half Moon Cay. It was an ideal day for an island triathlon: bike, paddle, and sail.
Men, Mining, and Mineral Point
Preservation of the rich mining history of Mineral Point, Wisconsin, traces its roots to a couple who decided to restore miners' cottages by opening a restaurant called Pendarvis.
The Pint-sized Ponces of Punta Gorda
Ponce de Leon, it seems, was a short fellow. In Punta Gorda, Florida, you'll find pint-sized statues, murals, and even the Fountain of Youth to recollect his 1513 visit to Charlotte Harbor.
Thomas Jefferson's Monticello
President Thomas Jefferson's Virginia home and plantation of Monticello offers a glimpse into the early life of our country, and his role as a Founding Father of the United States.
Being, in Palolem
Arriving on the shores of Palolem after six weeks of adventures across India and Nepal, my sister Sally and I were ready for some quiet time and a place to heal.
Foraging for Mushrooms in Oregon
Foraging for fungus in Estacada, Oregon, means immersing in a pastime that locals pursue with a passion.
Aloft
Viewing Earth from 30,000 feet is a humbling experience, yet the miracle of air travel has become routine, a commodity.