One of the reasons San Francisco has been on my mind is because of this crazy freezing weather we have been having across the country. Even San Francisco, where it generally stays around 55 degrees this time of year, is freezing cold. It is this climate that had me thinking over the summer. I actually … Continue reading
High above the Connecticut River between East Haddam and Lyme, Connecticut, is one of the most unique castles I’ve ever seen in the U.S. Not only was it hand built by the famous William Gillette, an actor who is most famous for his role as Sherlock Holmes on stage, but it was his home for … Continue reading
Washington, D.C. is rich with historical moments and places of remembrance. When you visit, you are constantly reminded of the struggles that men and women have overcome in every corner, down every street, and even from the hillsides around. Memorials of those who have sacrificed coat this city with a thick layer of historical tragedy … Continue reading
Taking a trip to Washington, D.C. is no small task. There are so many things to see and do, it’s hard to fit it all into just one week, or just one post for that matter. I went there a few years ago to visit family, but who can resist trying the food, visiting the … Continue reading
Just about a year ago, I was hunting for a job and stumbled across ZAC, the Zion Adventure Company. ZAC was looking for a Marketing Manager to add to the team. I found their ad on LinkedIn and I immediately sent in an application. To my surprise, I was called for a Skype interview the … Continue reading
My last-minute trip through Crater Lake was the last before the road was closed for the 2012 winter season. In the Dodge diesel truck it was no problem to get to the top and over the pass, but we saw a few small cars that weren’t having the best time doing it. Crater Lake is … Continue reading
When you have lived in a place your whole life, you begin to take it for granted. I write this hoping that my family and friends in Long Island are safe and warm tonight after Hurricane Sandy ripped through their towns. Traveling from southeastern Connecticut to Long Island, New York, by way of the Orient … Continue reading
As our trip to the east coast neared, I began to daydream about our arrival in Boston, Mass. It had been nearly 16 years since I toured this ancient US city. I remembered the dingy streets, standstill traffic, old buildings, and massive crowds of people everywhere. This time, I wanted to see more and I … Continue reading
Ya’ know, sometimes you just have to grab the bull by the horns and take a detour from your planned vacation to find a little adventure. Todd and I were on our road trip to Salt Lake City and the Ogden Valley when we noticed just how close our route was to Yellowstone, one of … Continue reading
Over a year ago I explored the Oregon Caves National Monument for the first time. A huge cave system that still has unknown tunnels today. This park gives you many different ways to explore the cave, a guided tour of well-marked trails, rooms, and formations; or your choice of deeper cave exploring trips. My favorite … Continue reading
travel. eat. hike. 