Sheyenne River Valley Scenic Byway, North Dakota
The Sheyenne River Valley Scenic Byway wanders south and east out of Valley City to Lisbon in eastern North Dakota. Last summer we followed a portion of it as far south as Fort Ransom. The Read More …
Tourism and Tradition Along the Road in Morocco
The stark contrast between the average tourist and the life of the average Moroccan is often on display in popular tourist areas like Marrakech, but it can be seen anywhere. This was the scene in Read More …
Faded Beauty at the Minnesota State Capitol
Minnesota’s state capitol is a beauty, but it’s become a bit of a faded beauty over the years. Maybe not quite as faded as in these pictures, but you get the idea. Fortunately, a project Read More …
The Ride Home, Morocco
It is late in the day, and we are following a nondescript van along a quiet rural road when we realize there is a hand sticking out of the back door. This is probably a Read More …
Cliff dwellings at Montezuma Castle National Monument, Arizona
I’ll admit it: I didn’t want to stop here because the name put me off. Montezuma Castle sounds like something a carnival tout came up with in the 1920s. I love ancient ruins and try Read More …
Hjemkomst Center, Moorhead, Minnesota
The Hjemkomst Center is tucked into a leafy corner of Moorhead between an apartment complex and the Red River. If you miss it and find yourself crossing the First Avenue Bridge into Fargo, just take Read More …
There Were Still a Few Lingering Butterflies, Columbus, Ohio
The butterfly exhibit had officially ended when we visited the Franklin Park Conservatory in Columbus last fall. But it’s not like you can just go in and collect up all your butterflies to send along Read More …
Looking Back: A Quick Trip to Sedona, Arizona
I’m planning to visit Sedona this winter, so thought it was a good time to return to previously unposted photos and thoughts from a September 2009 trip. Note that, this time, I’m having no second Read More …
Fishing Fleet in Essaouira, Morocco
The harbor in Essaouira seems to always be crowded with fishing boats, some larger vessels, but mostly small traditional boats painted brilliant blue. I had assumed that the market would be open only at the Read More …
Riad Al Madina, Essaouira, Morocco
The Riad Al Madina is located in the heart of Essaouira’s historic medina. It’s a great location, on a lively shopping street near both the harbor and a few good restaurants. Our navigation of the Read More …