Orchids at the Minnesota State Fair
The Minnesota State Fair is in full swing with all the farm animals, midway rides, and fried food on a stick anyone could ever hope for. But there are also less well-known attractions that some Read More …
Hoary Marmots at Glacier National Park, Montana
The largest ground squirrel in North America, marmots are found throughout the northwestern mountains of the US, through western Canada, and into Alaska. Glacier and the Canadian parks are home to hoary marmots. Lucky (and Read More …
Along the Maligne River, Jasper National Park, Canada
Maligne Lake Road runs along the Maligne River between Medicine and Maligne lakes in Canada’s Jasper National Park. It’s a pretty river, especially where huge boulders unexpectedly sprout from the rapids. I use links to Read More …
Central Minnesota Sunflowers
We were out in central Minnesota again last week, and it was the perfect time to photograph sunflowers. I use links to improve your experience using this website. Some may be affiliate links that pay Read More …
Exploring the Heart of the Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies spill over the Continental Divide along the border between British Columbia. It is an area rich in scenery and in parks that allow visitors to enjoy that scenery. My July 2014 trip Read More …
A Rocky Mountain summer in Montana and Canada: Daily notes and snapshots
We are taking a little trip to the northern Rocky Mountains this summer. With visits to Glacier National Park in Montana and Canadian parks including Waterton Lakes, Banff, Yoho, and Jasper. It’s a trip we’ve Read More …
After Dark at Mickey’s Dinner, Saint Paul, Minnesota
On one of the first warm evenings of spring, we took the convertible out and headed downtown to photograph the city at night. Despite gorgeous weather, the streets were nearly empty. There wasn’t a lot Read More …
Will Summer Arrive in Glacier National Park?
We are headed to Glacier and the Canadian Rockies this summer – in a few weeks, actually. I have been anticipating arriving just in time to experience summer in the valleys and spring in the Read More …
Shemer Art Center, Phoenix, Arizona
The area around Old Town Scottsdale is overflowing with glitzy galleries. When you’ve had enough of that scene, the nearby Shemer Art Center and Museum provides a change of pace. Housed in a historic home, Read More …
Historic Tucson, Arizona: The Mansions of Main Avenue
A few short blocks of Tucson’s Main Avenue, an area once nicknamed “Snob Hollow,” showcase Tucson’s architectural variety, as the mansions wealthy residents built here changed along with the trends over time. I use links Read More …