The Lincoln Air Show, Nebraska
I'd never been to Lincoln when it wasn't football season. So I was cheered to find that the weekend we had chosen to visit was the time of the annual…
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Images of Paris
When you visit Paris, there are just so many images than present themselves. It probably doesn't make much sense to try to make some organic whole of them, unless you're…
Belize Revisited: Caves and Rivers in the Interior
Visiting the interior of Belize, discover rivers, caves, temples and ancient ceremonial sites, plus rare birds and flowers.
Road Trip: North Shore of Lake Superior, Minnesota
The road from Duluth to Grand Marais, Minnesota, may be a well-worn route for many, but it’s worth remembering that Lake Superior's North Shore is great destination for a mini-vacation….
Thoughts on Driving the Southern California Desert
Driving through Southern California, including roadside attractions, oddball art and museums, and popular mid-century Palm Springs architecture.
Salvation Mountain, Salton Sea, California
Salvation Mountain is the creation of Leonard Knight who, the legend says, had a vision. A folk art masterpiece in California's Salton Sea desert.