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June, 2009June, 2009

Mystic AquariumMystic Aquarium

Mystic Aquarium offers attractions familiar to most visitors; Mystic Aquarium offers attractions familiar to most visitors; the aquarium of note with most New England the aquarium of note with most New England

communities. There are seals, turtles, rays, and reef fish, as communities. There are seals, turtles, rays, and reef fish, as well as activities for the kids, a special themed theater, gift well as activities for the kids, a special themed theater, gift shops, and cafeteria style lunches. What makes Mystic so shops, and cafeteria style lunches. What makes Mystic so

unique is the belugas. A centerpiece of the park, the beluga unique is the belugas. A centerpiece of the park, the beluga tank boasts several of these pleasant mammals. They are tank boasts several of these pleasant mammals. They are

visible both from the surface and from a viewing glass visible both from the surface and from a viewing glass along the side of the pool. along the side of the pool.

July, 1999July, 1999

Yellowstone National ParkYellowstone National Park

Along the northwest corridor of the park, twelve miles west Along the northwest corridor of the park, twelve miles west of the Yellowstone River, through a heavily wooded area of the Yellowstone River, through a heavily wooded area

between Mammoth and Norris, this aged bison, appearing between Mammoth and Norris, this aged bison, appearing lost, straddles the double-yellow lines, and stares down a lost, straddles the double-yellow lines, and stares down a

row of northbound automobiles. The Terraces will have to row of northbound automobiles. The Terraces will have to wait, for drivers are at his mercy. His tired eyes are wait, for drivers are at his mercy. His tired eyes are

glossed, weary of the persistent invasion, looking simply to glossed, weary of the persistent invasion, looking simply to cross the road and possibly search for an elusive place for cross the road and possibly search for an elusive place for

permanent rest. It is soon obvious; one charge could thrash permanent rest. It is soon obvious; one charge could thrash any number of these SUV’s and those nervous inhabitants any number of these SUV’s and those nervous inhabitants

inside who anticipate his next move. He stands, minutes inside who anticipate his next move. He stands, minutes pass, he takes four steps, stops, and more minutes pass. pass, he takes four steps, stops, and more minutes pass. Many drivers turn toward the shoulder, giving the old Many drivers turn toward the shoulder, giving the old

giant the respect of an emergency vehicle, but to no avail. giant the respect of an emergency vehicle, but to no avail. Minutes approach an hour, and he begins to move, pausing Minutes approach an hour, and he begins to move, pausing to catch the eye of each passing driver, who avert his stare. to catch the eye of each passing driver, who avert his stare.

A brief glimpse seems to represent a lifetime of buffalo A brief glimpse seems to represent a lifetime of buffalo profanity. After several more pauses, periods of profanity. After several more pauses, periods of

indecisiveness, he decides to cross in front of my vehicle, indecisiveness, he decides to cross in front of my vehicle, moves slowly to the right shoulder, glances again into the moves slowly to the right shoulder, glances again into the passenger window, and meanders down a ravine. Good-passenger window, and meanders down a ravine. Good-

bye old man! bye old man!

April, 2000April, 2000

Scotty's CastleScotty's Castle

Scotty was able to convince an east coast millionaire, who Scotty was able to convince an east coast millionaire, who suffered from ill health, that there was a substantial vein of suffered from ill health, that there was a substantial vein of

gold in the northern wasteland of Death Valley. The gold in the northern wasteland of Death Valley. The benefactor sent money to Scotty to invest in material and benefactor sent money to Scotty to invest in material and

equipment to mine the gold. Legend has it that Scotty equipment to mine the gold. Legend has it that Scotty bought a few nuggets to continue the cash flow and then bought a few nuggets to continue the cash flow and then squandered the rest. The millionaire and his wife arrived squandered the rest. The millionaire and his wife arrived

to Death Valley to evaluate how their investment was being to Death Valley to evaluate how their investment was being spent and discovered instead that the dry climate had a spent and discovered instead that the dry climate had a

healing effect on their health. After relocating, Scotty and healing effect on their health. After relocating, Scotty and the couple became friends. The “castle” is situated near the the couple became friends. The “castle” is situated near the California and Nevada border; a southwestern style home California and Nevada border; a southwestern style home with a stucco facade and a red-tile roof, and located in one with a stucco facade and a red-tile roof, and located in one

of the most desolate areas in the lower 48. of the most desolate areas in the lower 48.


Louie's LunchLouie's Lunch

Only a block from Yale University, this New Haven Only a block from Yale University, this New Haven institution claims the invention of the hamburger. The institution claims the invention of the hamburger. The

burgers are cooked vertically in unique grill contraptions burgers are cooked vertically in unique grill contraptions resembling that of a toaster oven standing on end. The resembling that of a toaster oven standing on end. The patty is thick, placed between two pieces of toast sans patty is thick, placed between two pieces of toast sans

crust. Dill pickles accentuate the taste. Ketchup is crust. Dill pickles accentuate the taste. Ketchup is absolutely forbidden in the establishment. The dining area absolutely forbidden in the establishment. The dining area

is small and crowded. Graffiti has been carved in the is small and crowded. Graffiti has been carved in the tables, window sills and walls, dating back over a century. tables, window sills and walls, dating back over a century. Louie’s ambiance complements the food. The burgers are Louie’s ambiance complements the food. The burgers are

juicy and the fries are piping hot. juicy and the fries are piping hot.


Dyer's BurgersDyer's Burgers

Dyer’s Burgers on Beale is only a block away from B.B. Dyer’s Burgers on Beale is only a block away from B.B. Kings bar. Within walking distance from the Mississippi Kings bar. Within walking distance from the Mississippi

River, this Memphis landmark claims to use the same River, this Memphis landmark claims to use the same grease to fry its burgers that was used at its grand opening grease to fry its burgers that was used at its grand opening

in 1912. The raw hamburger is pulverized with a mallet in 1912. The raw hamburger is pulverized with a mallet before being submerged if a large pan of sizzling lard. The before being submerged if a large pan of sizzling lard. The

fixings are up to the customer. The burger drips fixings are up to the customer. The burger drips cholesterol, but is worth every bite. Whether a precursor cholesterol, but is worth every bite. Whether a precursor to a night of raw delta blues or a filling nightcap to the to a night of raw delta blues or a filling nightcap to the evening’s bar hopping, Dyer’s ranks as one of the best evening’s bar hopping, Dyer’s ranks as one of the best

burgers places in the U.S. burgers places in the U.S.

August, 2009August, 2009

Napoleon Dynamite's HouseNapoleon Dynamite's House

The city of Preston, Idaho has a great sense of humor, and The city of Preston, Idaho has a great sense of humor, and with tongue firmly in cheek, the Annual Napoleon with tongue firmly in cheek, the Annual Napoleon

Dynamite Festival is scheduled each summer. Attendees Dynamite Festival is scheduled each summer. Attendees can bowl at the town’s only bowling alley on South State can bowl at the town’s only bowling alley on South State

Street. North a block and two blocks east is Preston High. Street. North a block and two blocks east is Preston High. No tetherballs were apparent. Further north on State is the No tetherballs were apparent. Further north on State is the burger place and the second hand store. It appears the tae burger place and the second hand store. It appears the tae kwon do establishment has closed. The festival has contests kwon do establishment has closed. The festival has contests

for happy hands performances and dancing, milking for happy hands performances and dancing, milking familiar scenes from the movie for maximum effect and to familiar scenes from the movie for maximum effect and to

everyone’s delight. Napoleon’s house stands on a ridge everyone’s delight. Napoleon’s house stands on a ridge northeast of town; a private residence. The door seems to northeast of town; a private residence. The door seems to

anticipate a knock from Deb, soliciting boondoggles or anticipate a knock from Deb, soliciting boondoggles or glamour shots for college tuition. In the pastureland glamour shots for college tuition. In the pastureland

surrounding the house, Tina, the llama, is nowhere to be surrounding the house, Tina, the llama, is nowhere to be found. found.


Grizzly FallsGrizzly Falls

Take the spur route north from Sequoia into Kings Canyon Take the spur route north from Sequoia into Kings Canyon National Park. The road winds down to the canyon floor, National Park. The road winds down to the canyon floor,

with seemingly endless hairpin curves. The thirty mile trip with seemingly endless hairpin curves. The thirty mile trip can take well over an hour. When the Scenic Byway can take well over an hour. When the Scenic Byway

reaches the rushing river, travel toward Cedar Grove and reaches the rushing river, travel toward Cedar Grove and Road’s End. The byway eastward goes against current, Road’s End. The byway eastward goes against current, creating a sense of vertigo as one becomes intrigued by creating a sense of vertigo as one becomes intrigued by these white water rapids. It’s easy to relax along this these white water rapids. It’s easy to relax along this

stretch of road that follows the river’s northern bank, stretch of road that follows the river’s northern bank, especially after the white knuckled effort it required to especially after the white knuckled effort it required to

reach here. Kings River is mesmerizing, inviting. A reach here. Kings River is mesmerizing, inviting. A suggestion would be to simply stop at the first pull-off, get suggestion would be to simply stop at the first pull-off, get out, and stroll several minutes along the river. Here, the out, and stroll several minutes along the river. Here, the San Joaquin Valley smog doesn’t yet reach levels that it San Joaquin Valley smog doesn’t yet reach levels that it does in nearby Sequoia and Yosemite. Just outside the does in nearby Sequoia and Yosemite. Just outside the

parks western border, still within Giant Sequoia National parks western border, still within Giant Sequoia National Monument, and to the left of the roadway, a signpost Monument, and to the left of the roadway, a signpost

announces Grizzly Falls. The water splashes off announces Grizzly Falls. The water splashes off outcroppings and soon joins the current of the Kings. outcroppings and soon joins the current of the Kings.


Yellowstone River, MontanaYellowstone River, Montana

The Yellowstone leaves the lake, carves the park’s grand The Yellowstone leaves the lake, carves the park’s grand canyon, dropping two major falls, before exiting into canyon, dropping two major falls, before exiting into

Montana. Along the western plains bordering the Rockies, Montana. Along the western plains bordering the Rockies, the river rolls with the topography of the land, joins the the river rolls with the topography of the land, joins the

Missouri, then the Mississippi in Saint Louis and reaches Missouri, then the Mississippi in Saint Louis and reaches the gulf. Driving westward from Theodore Roosevelt the gulf. Driving westward from Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota, upon a ridge where a National Park in North Dakota, upon a ridge where a

Montana rest area is stationed, dawn had broken and the Montana rest area is stationed, dawn had broken and the sun was cresting. The reflection, of almost perfect blue, sun was cresting. The reflection, of almost perfect blue,

defines a hairpin bend. defines a hairpin bend.


Tennessee River, AlabamaTennessee River, Alabama

The Tennessee Valley Authority and its construction of the The Tennessee Valley Authority and its construction of the Pickwick Dam resulted in this reservoir that flows into Pickwick Dam resulted in this reservoir that flows into

northwestern Alabama. The bridge, crossing at one of the northwestern Alabama. The bridge, crossing at one of the widest points, is the modern route of the Natchez Trace. widest points, is the modern route of the Natchez Trace.


Theodore Roosevelt National ParkTheodore Roosevelt National Park

Northern Dakota’s equivalent to the Badlands of the south, Northern Dakota’s equivalent to the Badlands of the south, Theodore Roosevelt National Park represents an area of Theodore Roosevelt National Park represents an area of

pristine beauty where, because of its isolated location, few pristine beauty where, because of its isolated location, few enthusiasts make the effort to tread. The park’s namesake enthusiasts make the effort to tread. The park’s namesake

liked the area and lived here for a time. His cabin still liked the area and lived here for a time. His cabin still stands directly behind the Visitor Center. The looped drive stands directly behind the Visitor Center. The looped drive

around the park’s South Unit offers amazing vistas around the park’s South Unit offers amazing vistas through fertile buffalo pasture land. Summer through fertile buffalo pasture land. Summer

thunderstorms are frequent but disperse quickly and allow thunderstorms are frequent but disperse quickly and allow for brilliant natural lighting. The only campground, for brilliant natural lighting. The only campground, located on the Little Missouri River, is amidst river located on the Little Missouri River, is amidst river

cottonwoods. The bluffs on the opposite bank provide a cottonwoods. The bluffs on the opposite bank provide a perfect backdrop to a spectacular sunset. Look for a daily perfect backdrop to a spectacular sunset. Look for a daily

rainbow in the eastern sky.rainbow in the eastern sky.


Plum Point, Rhode IslandPlum Point, Rhode Island

Plum Point is on the western shore of Rhode Island’s Plum Point is on the western shore of Rhode Island’s Narragansett Sound. The point overlooks Conanicut Island Narragansett Sound. The point overlooks Conanicut Island and the village of Jamestown. The bridge is the first of two and the village of Jamestown. The bridge is the first of two

that connects the southwestern region of the state with that connects the southwestern region of the state with

down east and the city of Newport.down east and the city of Newport.


Mesa VerdeMesa Verde

Once fertile farmland to pre-historic Native Once fertile farmland to pre-historic Native Americans, the mesa has now returned to natural Americans, the mesa has now returned to natural forest. The deep ravines that define the mesa have forest. The deep ravines that define the mesa have

exposed sheer cliffs where pockets served as an exposed sheer cliffs where pockets served as an excellent protection from inclement weather. The excellent protection from inclement weather. The

anasazi enclosed these pockets with masonry, anasazi enclosed these pockets with masonry, using the rooms for shelter, storage, and religious using the rooms for shelter, storage, and religious

ritual. The Cliff Palace may have served as a ritual. The Cliff Palace may have served as a central meeting place for this ancient culture; a central meeting place for this ancient culture; a

national capital for several hundred thousand who national capital for several hundred thousand who may have lived in the greater four-corner region may have lived in the greater four-corner region of the United States. Tribe leaders and kokopelli of the United States. Tribe leaders and kokopelli

shamans may have met to discuss politics and shamans may have met to discuss politics and

cultural affairs.cultural affairs.


Mystic SeaportMystic Seaport

The Figurehead Exhibit has a room dedicated to the The Figurehead Exhibit has a room dedicated to the carved wooden figures once attached to the bow of ships. carved wooden figures once attached to the bow of ships.

Voluptuous women, salty seaman, eagles and the like stand Voluptuous women, salty seaman, eagles and the like stand proud at a forty-five degree angle around the perimeter of proud at a forty-five degree angle around the perimeter of the room. The craftsmanship is exquisite. During the peak the room. The craftsmanship is exquisite. During the peak

of the whaling industry, smiths manufactured tools, of the whaling industry, smiths manufactured tools, rigging, as well as other necessary commodities. Specialty rigging, as well as other necessary commodities. Specialty

shops have been restored at Seafaring Village, where shops have been restored at Seafaring Village, where artisans recreate the shop’s production method and artisans recreate the shop’s production method and

display their goods. Several ships are in port, including a display their goods. Several ships are in port, including a three-master, a whaleship, and a schooner. three-master, a whaleship, and a schooner.


Edmund Pettis Bridge, Selma, AlabamaEdmund Pettis Bridge, Selma, Alabama

Overcast skies and a steady drizzle made for a wet Overcast skies and a steady drizzle made for a wet crossing. Highway 80 continues south out of Selma before crossing. Highway 80 continues south out of Selma before

regaining its eastward bent. The plan was to walk the regaining its eastward bent. The plan was to walk the historic trek across the bridge from north to south toward historic trek across the bridge from north to south toward Montgomery; however, parking availability on the Selma Montgomery; however, parking availability on the Selma side was limited. The southern bank of the Alabama River side was limited. The southern bank of the Alabama River has a small memorial to those protesters that died during has a small memorial to those protesters that died during

the march. From this parking area, a boardwalk, rain the march. From this parking area, a boardwalk, rain soaked during my exploration, extends partially soaked during my exploration, extends partially

underneath the bridge and beneath a wooded canopy. underneath the bridge and beneath a wooded canopy. Huge brown-tinged puddles restricted efforts to reach the Huge brown-tinged puddles restricted efforts to reach the river. Crossing the bridge in the counter-march direction river. Crossing the bridge in the counter-march direction

offered a view of the Bloody Sunday events from the offered a view of the Bloody Sunday events from the opposing gauntlet. In retrospect, parking on the south side opposing gauntlet. In retrospect, parking on the south side

seemed appropriate; appreciating the symbolism of the seemed appropriate; appreciating the symbolism of the moment. Crossing toward Montgomery, toward liberation. moment. Crossing toward Montgomery, toward liberation.


Mount RushmoreMount Rushmore

Evening shadows had already fallen on the four visages Evening shadows had already fallen on the four visages soon after arrival. The parking complex resembles that of soon after arrival. The parking complex resembles that of

a shopping mall, though necessary to accommodate the a shopping mall, though necessary to accommodate the mass of visitors. The courtyard, Avenue of the Flags, the mass of visitors. The courtyard, Avenue of the Flags, the viewing terrace and amphitheater, slowed access to the viewing terrace and amphitheater, slowed access to the

base of the monument. Evening crowds were gathering for base of the monument. Evening crowds were gathering for the summer lighting of Mount Rushmore and the the summer lighting of Mount Rushmore and the

subsequent firework display. subsequent firework display.


Changing of the Guards, Red SquareChanging of the Guards, Red Square

Two smoke-tinted guard posts face the north wall, just Two smoke-tinted guard posts face the north wall, just outside the entrance to Red Square. The posts flank the outside the entrance to Red Square. The posts flank the

eternal flame. A curbed walk, separated by brown marble, eternal flame. A curbed walk, separated by brown marble, extends from the flame, follows the wall, and enters into extends from the flame, follows the wall, and enters into

the depth of the Kremlin. During weekend hours, the the depth of the Kremlin. During weekend hours, the guards vie for the attention of brides—their maids, and guards vie for the attention of brides—their maids, and

possibly the entire wedding party—who utilize Red Square possibly the entire wedding party—who utilize Red Square as a backdrop for the reception. The solemn ritual of as a backdrop for the reception. The solemn ritual of Russia’s Changing of the Guards garners the visitors Russia’s Changing of the Guards garners the visitors

respectrespect..

April ,2009April ,2009

Tuskegee InstituteTuskegee Institute

The famous statue exemplifies this American institution. The famous statue exemplifies this American institution. The gravesites of Washington Carver and Booker T. The gravesites of Washington Carver and Booker T.

Washington, the storied airfield north of town, and the Washington, the storied airfield north of town, and the unprecedented standard set for its graduates, seem to be unprecedented standard set for its graduates, seem to be represented in the protective stance of Booker T., and the represented in the protective stance of Booker T., and the

sense of comfort and hope, the solitude and respite, sense of comfort and hope, the solitude and respite, afforded to the man, huddled beneath the folds of the coat. afforded to the man, huddled beneath the folds of the coat.


Thunderhole, Acadia National ParkThunderhole, Acadia National Park

Weeks after visiting Thunderhole in Acadia National Weeks after visiting Thunderhole in Acadia National Park, a violent surge and undertow resulted in the deaths Park, a violent surge and undertow resulted in the deaths of several individuals, swept away after investigating too of several individuals, swept away after investigating too

closely the sheer depths of the coastline. Here, the Atlantic closely the sheer depths of the coastline. Here, the Atlantic is unpredictable and foreboding, yet like a siren song, the is unpredictable and foreboding, yet like a siren song, the

outcroppings entice every adventurous soul. outcroppings entice every adventurous soul.


Custer State ParkCuster State Park

Stockade Lake is part of a western appendage to Custer Stockade Lake is part of a western appendage to Custer State Park in South Dakota. Custer represents a great land State Park in South Dakota. Custer represents a great land

mass that borders Mount Rushmore to the north and mass that borders Mount Rushmore to the north and Wind Cave to the south. After driving the Needles Scenic Wind Cave to the south. After driving the Needles Scenic Highway; where sharp, craggy pinnacles reach to the sky, Highway; where sharp, craggy pinnacles reach to the sky, and the Wildlife Loop Road; where pronghorns, buffalo, and the Wildlife Loop Road; where pronghorns, buffalo, and prairie dogs free range across pastureland, we began and prairie dogs free range across pastureland, we began

driving westward toward the town of Custer and then driving westward toward the town of Custer and then north to the Crazy Horse Memorial. The highway crosses north to the Crazy Horse Memorial. The highway crosses the lake’s northern shore and the morning sun seemed to the lake’s northern shore and the morning sun seemed to

make the placid water glisten. make the placid water glisten.


At the Lakes Trail Crest, Sequoia National ParkAt the Lakes Trail Crest, Sequoia National Park

From the Wolverton parking area, the trail to Heather From the Wolverton parking area, the trail to Heather Lake—the first of three alpine lakes on the route—is a Lake—the first of three alpine lakes on the route—is a

challenging ascent of switchbacks that stride the southern challenging ascent of switchbacks that stride the southern ridge above Lodgepole leading to a panoramic crest, which ridge above Lodgepole leading to a panoramic crest, which overlooks the high Sierra range. Heather Lake is nestled a overlooks the high Sierra range. Heather Lake is nestled a few hundred feet below the crest and approximately four few hundred feet below the crest and approximately four miles from the trailhead. The descent to Heather is steep. miles from the trailhead. The descent to Heather is steep.

Secure footing is recommended, since the scree will shift so Secure footing is recommended, since the scree will shift so easily. The brief ascent back to the crest is possibly the easily. The brief ascent back to the crest is possibly the

most challenging of the hike. Because of the popularity of most challenging of the hike. Because of the popularity of the hike in the summertime, marmots tend to populate the the hike in the summertime, marmots tend to populate the crest area. Hikers generally utilize the location as a place crest area. Hikers generally utilize the location as a place

for lunch. The “Don’t feed the Wildlife” rule is subjective, for lunch. The “Don’t feed the Wildlife” rule is subjective, based on the aggressiveness of the wildlife. This marmot based on the aggressiveness of the wildlife. This marmot

was persistent. was persistent.


Bathhouse RowBathhouse Row

Bathhouse Row at Arkansas’ Hot Springs National Park Bathhouse Row at Arkansas’ Hot Springs National Park is quiet after dark. The trinket shops across Central is quiet after dark. The trinket shops across Central

Avenue have closed. A few patrons from the Arlington Avenue have closed. A few patrons from the Arlington Resort and other area hotels can be seen either strolling Resort and other area hotels can be seen either strolling

the avenue or along the Grand Promenade. The the avenue or along the Grand Promenade. The bathhouses are dark. Only a few left remain open, keeping bathhouses are dark. Only a few left remain open, keeping standard business hours. Along the Promenade, steaming standard business hours. Along the Promenade, steaming

water is visible from its source; bubbling up from Hot water is visible from its source; bubbling up from Hot Springs Mountain. This late night photograph of the Springs Mountain. This late night photograph of the fountain at the corner of Central and Reserve Street fountain at the corner of Central and Reserve Street

seemed more apropos. seemed more apropos.


Wind Cave Natural EntranceWind Cave Natural Entrance

Legend has it that two range cowboys, taking a moments rest, Legend has it that two range cowboys, taking a moments rest, sat down near this odd-shaped cleft in the rock face and sat down near this odd-shaped cleft in the rock face and

that suddenly their hats blew off. A steady breeze escaped that suddenly their hats blew off. A steady breeze escaped from below the earth’s surface. Thus wind cave was from below the earth’s surface. Thus wind cave was

discovered and subsequently explored. The cave is one of discovered and subsequently explored. The cave is one of many in the Black Hills of South Dakota, but the only one many in the Black Hills of South Dakota, but the only one

designated a National Park.designated a National Park.


Cape Cod National SeashoreCape Cod National Seashore

A persistent nor’easter made exploring lands end at Cape A persistent nor’easter made exploring lands end at Cape Cod almost impossible. The climb up Pilgrim’s Monument Cod almost impossible. The climb up Pilgrim’s Monument offered temporary relief, though the small windows at each offered temporary relief, though the small windows at each

rise allowed the tempest, creating a minor vortex within rise allowed the tempest, creating a minor vortex within the tower. Dumpster lids were vertical. Only the roots of the tower. Dumpster lids were vertical. Only the roots of

the dune-hugging shrubbery held steadfast. the dune-hugging shrubbery held steadfast.


Redwoods National ParkRedwoods National Park

It’s low tide at Big Lagoon Beach on California’s north coast, It’s low tide at Big Lagoon Beach on California’s north coast, where an outcropping to the south exposes a sea cave. One where an outcropping to the south exposes a sea cave. One

can navigate rock debris over the surf and through the can navigate rock debris over the surf and through the cave. Beyond is an extensive strip of beach, defined by a cave. Beyond is an extensive strip of beach, defined by a

high bluff and the Pacific. Few explore this isolated high bluff and the Pacific. Few explore this isolated coastline. The last footprints had already washed away, coastline. The last footprints had already washed away, rocks offshore break the waves, and seagulls perch on rocks offshore break the waves, and seagulls perch on

driftwood, and share a setting sun.driftwood, and share a setting sun.


Whaling Museum, NantucketWhaling Museum, Nantucket

When Starbuck and Queegueg were hired as crew on the When Starbuck and Queegueg were hired as crew on the PequodPequod, they departed from the port at Nantucket. The , they departed from the port at Nantucket. The island seems to have maintained most of the atmosphere island seems to have maintained most of the atmosphere

and charm from Melville’s masterpiece. The Whaling and charm from Melville’s masterpiece. The Whaling Museum offers harpoons, rigging, and scrimshaws, along Museum offers harpoons, rigging, and scrimshaws, along with telescopes and a widow’s walk to view the harbor. with telescopes and a widow’s walk to view the harbor. The process for extracting and storing whale oil is also The process for extracting and storing whale oil is also

described in detail. described in detail.


Stone Mountain, GeorgiaStone Mountain, Georgia

A storm drenched my tent with rain in Memphis, and I A storm drenched my tent with rain in Memphis, and I followed it eastward across the southern states, through followed it eastward across the southern states, through Georgia and well into Congaree National Park. A mist Georgia and well into Congaree National Park. A mist

hovered over Stone Mountain. The northeastern Atlanta hovered over Stone Mountain. The northeastern Atlanta suburbs have encroached upon the mountain, which is now suburbs have encroached upon the mountain, which is now easily accessibly from a beltway off ramp. Water particles easily accessibly from a beltway off ramp. Water particles on the windows of the cable tram hampered visibility and on the windows of the cable tram hampered visibility and would challenge even the best of digital cameras. Treading would challenge even the best of digital cameras. Treading

the top of the mountain was slippery and I even lost my the top of the mountain was slippery and I even lost my footing on the steep decline back to the parking area. Since footing on the steep decline back to the parking area. Since

trails off shoot, a map is necessary to navigate the way trails off shoot, a map is necessary to navigate the way back. The mountain depicts three Confederate leaders: back. The mountain depicts three Confederate leaders:

Davis, Lee, and Jackson. Davis, Lee, and Jackson.

August, 2009August, 2009The BadlandsThe Badlands

A summer rain drenches the Badlands on a warm A summer rain drenches the Badlands on a warm afternoon, awakening vivid colors throughout the park. afternoon, awakening vivid colors throughout the park. The thunderstorms are usually isolated, with a blue sky, The thunderstorms are usually isolated, with a blue sky,

sun breaks, or a double rainbow visible on the distant sun breaks, or a double rainbow visible on the distant horizon. After the storm, the prairie dog town off Sage horizon. After the storm, the prairie dog town off Sage

Creek Road is rife with activity. Hot pursuits zig and zag Creek Road is rife with activity. Hot pursuits zig and zag at a moment’s whim, with participants chasing through the at a moment’s whim, with participants chasing through the saturated grass and abruptly stopping in a careless tumble. saturated grass and abruptly stopping in a careless tumble.

The sweet aroma of the prairie grass fills the air. The sweet aroma of the prairie grass fills the air.


Chekhov HouseChekhov House

The two front rooms of Doctor Chekhov’s house are his The two front rooms of Doctor Chekhov’s house are his examination rooms, and above the rooms, his bedchamber. examination rooms, and above the rooms, his bedchamber. Upstairs, in the rear of his house, is a small theater, sitting Upstairs, in the rear of his house, is a small theater, sitting

about fifty guests. A small garden extends out from the about fifty guests. A small garden extends out from the back entrance. Located along the Garden Ring, the back entrance. Located along the Garden Ring, the

Moscow suburbs of 100 years ago, the home is within Moscow suburbs of 100 years ago, the home is within walking distance from thewalking distance from the

Barrikadnaya Metro station. Barrikadnaya Metro station.


Lincoln’s Birthplace, KentuckyLincoln’s Birthplace, Kentucky

Resembling a mini-Lincoln Memorial, this mausoleum Resembling a mini-Lincoln Memorial, this mausoleum houses the log cabin where Abraham Lincoln was born. A houses the log cabin where Abraham Lincoln was born. A guard desk is posted just inside the hall and the wooden guard desk is posted just inside the hall and the wooden structure is stanchioned off, restricting admittance. Mud structure is stanchioned off, restricting admittance. Mud

in the chinks needs replaced often. The memorial’s Visitor in the chinks needs replaced often. The memorial’s Visitor Center provides a vivid history of the president’s early life. Center provides a vivid history of the president’s early life.

Based on historical records, a diorama of the cabin’s Based on historical records, a diorama of the cabin’s furnished interior is also on display. furnished interior is also on display.


Harold Parker State Forest, MassachusettsHarold Parker State Forest, Massachusetts

Spring abounds at the Harold Parker State Forest north of Spring abounds at the Harold Parker State Forest north of Boston. Small lakes are scattered among a thick natural Boston. Small lakes are scattered among a thick natural

forest. Leaves drip dry after a pre-dawn storm.forest. Leaves drip dry after a pre-dawn storm.


Crazy Horse MemorialCrazy Horse Memorial

The profile on the Crazy Horse Memorial has a The profile on the Crazy Horse Memorial has a slight resemblance to that of Thomas Jefferson’s slight resemblance to that of Thomas Jefferson’s visage on Rushmore, only a few miles away. Only visage on Rushmore, only a few miles away. Only a small tunnel separates the area defined between a small tunnel separates the area defined between

the chief’s extended arm and the mane of the the chief’s extended arm and the mane of the horse. The arm has yet to be carved and serves as horse. The arm has yet to be carved and serves as

a causeway between the extremities of the a causeway between the extremities of the memorial. After being chipped from the profile, memorial. After being chipped from the profile,

debris of small stone and dust pile up on the debris of small stone and dust pile up on the shoulder and is then dozed off to a larger debris shoulder and is then dozed off to a larger debris

field at the base of the memorial. The photograph field at the base of the memorial. The photograph captures the fall.captures the fall.


Rocky Mountain National ParkRocky Mountain National Park

Across the Continental Divide from metropolitan Denver, Across the Continental Divide from metropolitan Denver, just outside the western borders of Rocky Mountain just outside the western borders of Rocky Mountain

National Park, lies the Never Summer Mountain Range. National Park, lies the Never Summer Mountain Range. The mighty Colorado navigates through the Kawuneeche The mighty Colorado navigates through the Kawuneeche Valley here, wider at the trailhead, but diminishing to a Valley here, wider at the trailhead, but diminishing to a trickle as it flows past the old mining town of Lulu City. trickle as it flows past the old mining town of Lulu City. Deer drink from the tributaries and a moose with spring Deer drink from the tributaries and a moose with spring

calf grazes the meadows.calf grazes the meadows.


Mammoth Cave EntranceMammoth Cave Entrance

A small ravine, rejuvenating after a moderate winter, A small ravine, rejuvenating after a moderate winter, obscures the entrance to Mammoth Cave. A relatively obscures the entrance to Mammoth Cave. A relatively

small stroll from the Visitor Center, and accessible for a small stroll from the Visitor Center, and accessible for a small ticket price, the cave is one of the largest in the small ticket price, the cave is one of the largest in the National Park system. Stalactites and gypsum flowers National Park system. Stalactites and gypsum flowers

await those visitors seeking the depths. On the surface, a await those visitors seeking the depths. On the surface, a small trail overlooks the Green River Valley, and by auto, small trail overlooks the Green River Valley, and by auto,

a ferry crossing permits visitors to explore the furthest a ferry crossing permits visitors to explore the furthest regions of the park. Trailheads to many waterfalls begin regions of the park. Trailheads to many waterfalls begin on this side of the river, along the Maple Springs Loop. on this side of the river, along the Maple Springs Loop.


Wall DrugWall Drug

The Wall-mart of the Black Hills, this block long western The Wall-mart of the Black Hills, this block long western emporium offers everything imaginable. Beyond the emporium offers everything imaginable. Beyond the

expected souvenir trinkets are sporting good supplies; expected souvenir trinkets are sporting good supplies; from camping to hunting, western apparel for the entire from camping to hunting, western apparel for the entire family, and jewelry. The constant bombardment of road family, and jewelry. The constant bombardment of road

signs from across the Dakotas and the west appeal to signs from across the Dakotas and the west appeal to

travelers even slightly curious.travelers even slightly curious.


Franconia Notch, New HampshireFranconia Notch, New Hampshire

The ski swaths along the eastern ridge of Cannon The ski swaths along the eastern ridge of Cannon Mountain are accessible by lifts and a tramway. After Mountain are accessible by lifts and a tramway. After exiting the tram, hike down the Ridge Trail, the closest exiting the tram, hike down the Ridge Trail, the closest vantage point to where the profile of the Old Man—the vantage point to where the profile of the Old Man—the

famous stone face and New Hampshire’s northern sentinelfamous stone face and New Hampshire’s northern sentinel—once guarded Franconia Notch. —once guarded Franconia Notch.

February, 2001February, 2001

Pinnacles National Monument, CaliforniaPinnacles National Monument, California

The Tunnel Trail follows the western slope of Hawkins The Tunnel Trail follows the western slope of Hawkins Peak at Pinnacles National Monument in California. The Peak at Pinnacles National Monument in California. The Juniper Canyon Trail to the south connects with the High Juniper Canyon Trail to the south connects with the High Peaks trail and allows the hiker to be in the midst of these Peaks trail and allows the hiker to be in the midst of these strange rock formations. Descend through the tunnel and strange rock formations. Descend through the tunnel and

complete the loop with a return back to the Chaparral complete the loop with a return back to the Chaparral Ranger Station.Ranger Station.


Mount Washington’s Cog RailwayMount Washington’s Cog Railway

The view from Mount Washington in New Hampshire is The view from Mount Washington in New Hampshire is framed from the smoke of the Cog Railway. The railway framed from the smoke of the Cog Railway. The railway chugs up a substantial incline before reaching the tallest chugs up a substantial incline before reaching the tallest

peak east of the Mississippi. Once at the station, guests are peak east of the Mississippi. Once at the station, guests are free to roam about the mountaintop. The wind is usually free to roam about the mountaintop. The wind is usually

gusty and there’s a substantial chill in the air. Of gusty and there’s a substantial chill in the air. Of particular note, the climbable boulder field at the summit particular note, the climbable boulder field at the summit

and the cairns along the northern route of the Appalachian and the cairns along the northern route of the Appalachian Trail. Trail.

April, 2009April, 2009Lake Providence, LouisianaLake Providence, Louisiana

Cypress trees extend from the grassy shore and into Lake Cypress trees extend from the grassy shore and into Lake

Providence; a crescent shaped body of water in northeast Providence; a crescent shaped body of water in northeast Louisiana near the Mississippi border. Rowboats dock at Louisiana near the Mississippi border. Rowboats dock at

the tin-covered fishing shack just off the western bank.the tin-covered fishing shack just off the western bank.


South Pass City, WyomingSouth Pass City, Wyoming

South Pass represents the easiest route through the Wind South Pass represents the easiest route through the Wind River Range, a route that connects the towns of Farson River Range, a route that connects the towns of Farson

and Lander. An authentic western ghost town, South Pass and Lander. An authentic western ghost town, South Pass City boasts a two-story hotel and two thick-walled, musty City boasts a two-story hotel and two thick-walled, musty jail cells. The town saloon has planks across two wooden jail cells. The town saloon has planks across two wooden barrels with a liquor cabinet behind. The summer winds barrels with a liquor cabinet behind. The summer winds at this elevation remind one of a perpetual chill in the air at this elevation remind one of a perpetual chill in the air year round, and peaking into the hotel rooms, with only year round, and peaking into the hotel rooms, with only

thin wall paper to keep out the cold, one senses only minor thin wall paper to keep out the cold, one senses only minor comfort against the Wyoming winters. comfort against the Wyoming winters.


ZionZion

Beyond the tunnel at Zion’s east entrance, the Towers of Beyond the tunnel at Zion’s east entrance, the Towers of

the Virgin appear on the horizon at the canyon overlook. the Virgin appear on the horizon at the canyon overlook. Once reaching the western wall of the canyon, a shuttle bus Once reaching the western wall of the canyon, a shuttle bus carries visitors to roads end; the Temple of Sinawava and carries visitors to roads end; the Temple of Sinawava and

the trailhead into The Narrows. the trailhead into The Narrows.


Sunken Natchez TraceSunken Natchez Trace

A modern turnpike—by 1940 standards—the Natchez Trace A modern turnpike—by 1940 standards—the Natchez Trace

follows the original southwesterly route from just south of follows the original southwesterly route from just south of Nashville to Natchez, Mississippi; a route connecting the Nashville to Natchez, Mississippi; a route connecting the Appalachian hinterlands to New Orleans. Approximately Appalachian hinterlands to New Orleans. Approximately

halfway between Natchez and Jackson, evidence of the halfway between Natchez and Jackson, evidence of the sunken trace still exists; a narrow path, deeply banked, sunken trace still exists; a narrow path, deeply banked,

through a thick national forest with extensive through a thick national forest with extensive undergrowth. In the early 19th century, the commute was undergrowth. In the early 19th century, the commute was

long and arduous, with a constant threat from native tribes long and arduous, with a constant threat from native tribes or highwaymen. The latter, known as cutthroats, would or highwaymen. The latter, known as cutthroats, would rob and massacre the travelers, sometimes several miles rob and massacre the travelers, sometimes several miles

from any settlement. Sixty miles south of Nashville, from any settlement. Sixty miles south of Nashville, renowned explorer Meriwether Lewis allegedly took his renowned explorer Meriwether Lewis allegedly took his

own life along the old trace. own life along the old trace.


Newport, Rhode IslandNewport, Rhode Island

Passing through Newport heading for Buzzards Bay, the Passing through Newport heading for Buzzards Bay, the weather was overcast and rainy, the streets seemed quiet. weather was overcast and rainy, the streets seemed quiet. Time would not allow a visit to the harbor or a tour of the Time would not allow a visit to the harbor or a tour of the castle, but nevertheless, it was nice to finally visit the state castle, but nevertheless, it was nice to finally visit the state of Rhode Island. Next trip, Newport will be an extensive of Rhode Island. Next trip, Newport will be an extensive

stopover on the way to camping the Maritimes.stopover on the way to camping the Maritimes.


Meadowlark Lake on the Powder River PassMeadowlark Lake on the Powder River Pass

Highway 16, between Worland and Buffalo, Wyoming Highway 16, between Worland and Buffalo, Wyoming winds its way up the Powder River Pass and crests at winds its way up the Powder River Pass and crests at

Meadowlark Lake. We left the hot springs at Thermopolis Meadowlark Lake. We left the hot springs at Thermopolis in the early morning hours. The drive to Buffalo resembles in the early morning hours. The drive to Buffalo resembles

the Going-to-the-Sun Road at Glacier. Hairpin curves the Going-to-the-Sun Road at Glacier. Hairpin curves hugged ridges as the journey transitioned from blinding hugged ridges as the journey transitioned from blinding glare to deep shadows within moments; treacherous at glare to deep shadows within moments; treacherous at

best. Several vantage points allowed an opportunity to get best. Several vantage points allowed an opportunity to get out of the vehicle and regroup. Meadowlark was the out of the vehicle and regroup. Meadowlark was the reward. The blooming meadow, the fragrance of the reward. The blooming meadow, the fragrance of the

grassland and neighboring pines, added to the experience. grassland and neighboring pines, added to the experience. A lifetime could be spent just lying in that grass. A lifetime could be spent just lying in that grass.


Lava Beds National MonumentLava Beds National Monument

Medicine Lake volcano erupted approximately half a million Medicine Lake volcano erupted approximately half a million years ago. Located in the outback of California’s years ago. Located in the outback of California’s

northeast, between Lassen Peak and the Nevada border, northeast, between Lassen Peak and the Nevada border, the eruption’s remnants include cinder cones, lava flows, the eruption’s remnants include cinder cones, lava flows,

and hundreds of tube caves awaiting exploration. Ladders and hundreds of tube caves awaiting exploration. Ladders allow access into the tubes. Caution is needed to negotiate allow access into the tubes. Caution is needed to negotiate the sharp fragments of lava protruding for the cave floor. the sharp fragments of lava protruding for the cave floor.

With no definitive caldera or crater visible, Medicine Lake With no definitive caldera or crater visible, Medicine Lake shares a resemblance to the ancient volcano at shares a resemblance to the ancient volcano at

Yellowstone. Yellowstone.

April, 2009April, 2009The CrossroadsThe Crossroads

Down a dirt highway in the Mississippi delta almost one Down a dirt highway in the Mississippi delta almost one hundred years ago, Robert Johnson approached this hundred years ago, Robert Johnson approached this intersection, now the heart of Clarksdale, and met intersection, now the heart of Clarksdale, and met

Mephistopheles. The Faustian deal was that if the musician Mephistopheles. The Faustian deal was that if the musician would offer his soul, he would become the world’s greatest would offer his soul, he would become the world’s greatest blues musician in return. So the Legend of the Crossroads blues musician in return. So the Legend of the Crossroads

began. Variations of the story abound, but the town of began. Variations of the story abound, but the town of Clarksdale lays claim to the corner of Highways 61 and 49. Clarksdale lays claim to the corner of Highways 61 and 49.

The master of the delta blues, who himself seemed to The master of the delta blues, who himself seemed to propagate this myth, died at the early age of 27.propagate this myth, died at the early age of 27.


Devil’s TowerDevil’s Tower

Between the two pines just off center, search the shrub Between the two pines just off center, search the shrub line as it extends up the base of Devil’s Tower. What line as it extends up the base of Devil’s Tower. What

appears to be a blemish on the picture is actually a climber appears to be a blemish on the picture is actually a climber beginning his ascent up the sheer base. When visiting the beginning his ascent up the sheer base. When visiting the tower, take the short hike around the monument’s base, tower, take the short hike around the monument’s base,

yet respect the American Indian prayer offerings tied yet respect the American Indian prayer offerings tied among the tree branches.among the tree branches.


Green Mountains, VermontGreen Mountains, Vermont

Crossing Vermont’s Green Mountains west of Brattleboro Crossing Vermont’s Green Mountains west of Brattleboro en route to Albany, the definitive New England covered en route to Albany, the definitive New England covered bridge comes into view. The one-lane bridge—with what bridge comes into view. The one-lane bridge—with what appears to be an added walkway—crosses a small brook appears to be an added walkway—crosses a small brook

flowing toward the Connecticut River. Springtime flowers flowing toward the Connecticut River. Springtime flowers splattered the green meadows along the drive over to splattered the green meadows along the drive over to

Bennington. The route is curvy but pleasant. Bennington. The route is curvy but pleasant.

August, 1998August, 1998Ivan the Terrible’s Chopping BlockIvan the Terrible’s Chopping Block

When facing Saint Basil’s Cathedral, off left is the When facing Saint Basil’s Cathedral, off left is the chopping block of Ivan the Terrible. The stone block is chopping block of Ivan the Terrible. The stone block is enshrined in a round alter and locked behind a rod iron enshrined in a round alter and locked behind a rod iron

gate. The discoloration of the block adds to the sense of the gate. The discoloration of the block adds to the sense of the macabre.macabre.


Rowan OakRowan Oak

William Faulkner found solace in the home and grounds of William Faulkner found solace in the home and grounds of his beloved Rowan Oak. Several flower gardens and a his beloved Rowan Oak. Several flower gardens and a horse corral dot the property, located in the heart of horse corral dot the property, located in the heart of Oxford, Mississippi. A novel plotline is scribed on an Oxford, Mississippi. A novel plotline is scribed on an upstairs bedroom wall. His hunting boots stand in the upstairs bedroom wall. His hunting boots stand in the

corner of the master bedroom. corner of the master bedroom.

July, 2001July, 2001Fountain Paint PotsFountain Paint Pots

Yellowstone’s paint pots glisten in the early morning sun. Yellowstone’s paint pots glisten in the early morning sun. Trunks of trees seem to succumb to the terraces of mud, Trunks of trees seem to succumb to the terraces of mud,

bubbling all around. Wooden walkways allow for a bubbling all around. Wooden walkways allow for a journey into the midst of the pots. At various places along journey into the midst of the pots. At various places along the walkway, steam escapes from underground thermals.the walkway, steam escapes from underground thermals.

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