Kuang Si Waterfall, Laos
Luang Prabang, Laos, is as charming a town as a tourist can hope to find. Located on a wooded hillside high above the Mekong, the town is filled with glittering wats, lovely shops, and excellent Read More …
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First visit to the Kadunce River, Minnesota
Discovering new locations to photograph was one reason I signed up for a photo class along Lake Superior’s North Shore last June. The class didn’t disappoint and I discovered several spots worth further exploration. The Read More …
Ahead of the storm on Seven Bridges Road, Duluth, Minnesota
Although there were earlier attempts to build a road through this part of Duluth, construction of what became today’s Seven Bridges Road began in 1899. The project was undertaken by Samuel Snively using his own Read More …
Above Illgen Falls on Lake Superior’s North Shore
A photography class last weekend brought me to a section of Tettegouche State Park that I’ve not visited before: the Baptism River above Illgen Falls. Illgen Falls is accessible from Highway 1 – a pull-off Read More …
The brilliant green of Nerstrand Big Woods State Park, Minnesota
Located in the rolling hills of southeastern Minnesota, Nerstrand Big Woods State Park is a tiny remnant of a once vast woodland ecosystem. Nerstrand Big Woods is a small park laced with hiking trails, making Read More …
The World in Black & White: The Ranger Hike from Red Rock Canyon to Blakiston Falls, Waterton Lakes, Canada
Linking to Monochrome Madness at Leanne Cole Photography, Wordless Wednesday, Image-in-ing, and Outdoor Wednesday at A Southern Day Dreamer. Red Rock Canyon The Hike to Blakiston Falls More Waterton Lakes posts
Red Rock Canyon in Waterton Lakes National Park, Canada
On a hot summer day, as it was when we visited, families flock to Red Rock Canyon in the northern section of Waterton Lakes National Park. Here, kids of all ages can play in the Read More …
Beautiful Beauty Creek, Jasper National Park, Canada
There are so many hikes in Jasper National Park (and all of the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks) we didn’t have time for, but Beauty Creek provides an opportunity for one last jaunt as we leave Read More …
Through the Canadian Parks to Montana
The end of our vacation is near; today is our last day in Canada. It is a driving day: down the Icefields Highway (stopping to hike at Beauty Creek), through Banff and Kootenay (stopping to Read More …
The Complete Icefields Parkway, Banff and Jasper Parks, Canada
We drive all 143 miles of the Icefields Parkway while clouds and rain play tag with the sun. Finally tagged, the clouds obscure the mountain peaks and play hide and seek with glaciers, while the Read More …
Flowing Water in Yoho and Banff, Canada
A visit to Thundering Takakkaw Falls is followed by a return to Moraine Lake and a late lunch at Truffle Pigs. It’s another perfect day. More Rocky Mountain Summer Notes and Snapshots Heart of the Read More …
More Lakes and Glaciers in Yoho and Banff Parks, Canada
We visit a natural bridge that has become a waterfall and glowing green Emerald Lake (and Hector, Peyto, and Bow lakes too), all the while traveling under the watchful gaze of the icy cold glaciers. Read More …
Banff’s Waterfalls and Yoho’s Mountains, with a Side of Rain
We awake late (its 8 a.m. already); load the car, check out of lovely Storm Mountain, and hurry up to Johnston Canyon as dark skies hang above us. A tour bus follows us into the Read More …
Up to Waterton Lakes National Park, Canada
We leave Glacier, crossing the border to travel to Waterton Lakes National Park where we find sunshine, mountains, waterfalls, and lots and lots of flowers. More Rocky Mountain Summer Notes and Snapshots Heart of the Read More …
Around Two Medicine Lake in Glacier National Park
We signed up for a boat trip across Two Medicine Lake and a ranger-led hike; but the ranger has long legs, so instead we spend our time photographing plants and loitering by the waterfall. More Read More …
Rushing Water at Minnehaha Falls, Minneapolis, Minnesota
It’s been a wet spring here in the Twin Cities, which means that Minnehaha Creek through Minneapolis is rushing over the falls in a tumbling torrent. This has drawn large numbers of people to the Read More …
Cascades d’Ouzoud, Morocco
The Cascades d’Ouzoud is the largest and most dramatic waterfall in Morocco. You may think, as a co-worker of mine did, that this isn’t saying a lot (Morocco isn’t generally associated with waterfalls). But that Read More …
Places to Return to: Victoria Falls, Zambia, Africa
We ended our 2005 Botswana trip at Victoria Falls, but we were there shortly before the rains would start, which meant the falls were dry! Ok, not totally dry, but not the thundering wall of Read More …
Daily Snapshots: Ouzoud Falls, Morocco
We spent a large chunk of the afternoon parked at a table in a café with an excellent view of the falls. Next post: Day One in Marrakech Previous post: Kasbahs, Mountain Passes, and Tumbling Read More …
Temperance River Walk
It’s a perfect morning to search out a river with a waterfall. The Temperance River fits that description once you cross from one side of the bridge . . . . . . to the Read More …
Early spring at Gooseberry Falls
I am anticipating that Gooseberry Falls will be a rather perfunctory stop – after all, I’ve been here in March before when there has been very little snow cover . . . how interesting can Read More …
Early spring at Gooseberry Upper Falls
There is still snow and ice at Gooseberry Falls, but soon the water will overcome it. Next post: In a Fantasy Land of Tree Roots Exploring Minnesota’s North Shore
Along the Panorama Route
The Panorama Route runs though some spectacular scenery along the Blyde River Canyon and on toward Kruger and Hazyview. Roadside scenery as we begin our journey I’m mostly on the wrong side of the bus Read More …
Spring in Tahquitz Canyon, California
Palm Springs is surrounded by mountains, thus there are stunning canyons all around the city. On this beautiful morning we are visiting the Tahquitz Canyon, where the two-mile trail that begins behind the visitor’s center Read More …
Grand Portage State Park in winter
Despite ominous clouds hanging over the lake this morning, it appears we will be blessed with another gorgeous day . . . time for road trip! Grand Portage State Park has a new visitor center Read More …
Spring Thaw at Gooseberry Falls
Summer is on its way. . . Exploring Minnesota’s North Shore
The Cross River at Highway 61 in Minnesota
It’s still winter where the Cross River meets Minnesota Highway 61. Next post: Celebrating Inuit Art Along Lake Superior Exploring Minnesota’s North Shore
Looking down to the Beaver River
One of the things I love about the North Shore is that you can take in some spectacular scenery right from the highway. Exploring Minnesota’s North Shore
Along the Brule River, Minnesota
We stop at Judge Magney State Park because I have read that the Devil’s Kettle Trail along the Brule River there has lovely views of the river gorge. Of course, the trail also leads to Read More …
A scenic drive near Minnesota’s North Shore
We awaken to gray skies, but with a hint of sunshine. Time to get out and see some leaves! We choose a route that starts on the Caribou Trail, crosses to the Honeymoon Trail (where Read More …
Gooseberry Falls
I’ve been to Gooseberry Falls in northern Minnesota quite a few times, even camping here years ago with a friend. Still, I am surprised to see the falls again. I remember it as a playful Read More …