Badlands NP
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Way back in the summer of 1976 I took an epic road trip. I had just graduated from college and decided to drive cross country with two of my buddies. We packed up our tents and sleeping bags and headed … Continue reading
Category Archives: National Parks
Cades Cove – Summer 2013
Last month we bought a cabin in the Smokies. It’s only four hours from our home in Georgia which makes it an easy drive for spur of the moment getaways. An hour and a half of the trip takes us … Continue reading
Cades Cove – Spring 2013
For six straight years we’ve made Cades Cove our springtime destination. This year was no exception. It’s the jewel of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and each spring it shows you why. The trees and grasses are all dressed … Continue reading
Venice Rookery FL
This is the fifth and final installment of my Florida trip log. The primary destination of interest in this post is the Venice Rookery aka the Venice Area Audubon Society Rookery. This relatively small and easily accessible location is quite … Continue reading
Merritt Island NWR FL
For several years we’ve wanted to trek down to Florida in late February to early March. This is an excellent time to visit because the birds are in their lovely breeding plumage and the weather is fantastic. This year we … Continue reading