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3 Great Hikes Around Crater Lake

Crater Lake National Park is home to 35 trails spanning more than 100 miles. You’d

Finally Visiting Crater Lake: Unexpected Wonders

On a road trip long ago, I passed up the chance to visit Crater Lake

Orange ochre sea star huddled among giant green anemones in an Oregon tide pool

Oregon Tide Pools: Spotting Creatures at Low Tide

If you’re lucky enough to be near the Oregon coast at very low tide, pull

Vintage yellow Tillamook van driving in a parade through Tillamook, Oregon

Things to Do in Tillamook, Oregon: Cheese, Beaches, and Blimp Hangars

Visiting the charming town of Tillamook, Oregon, and wondering what else you might do after

Oklahoma — OK!

I’ve just wrapped up a visit to my 50th state: Oklahoma! This was a monumentous

Cowtown Culture: Art in Fort Worth

Fort Worth does its best to retain an old-time western image, playing up its “real

The Largest Cities in Oregon

In venturing out and about to look at colleges, I visited the three largest cities

A Return to the Gorge

I had a conference in Portland, Oregon, three weeks ago. It was great to be

Last Day of Vacation: Arches!

Woke up far too early so that we could drive far too far to see

Park City: A Day on the Wasatch Front

The bulk of our day was devoted to a 7-mile hike through the Wasatch National

How Do We See Animals? A Visit to the National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson

I came in expecting grizzly bear paintings and bison sculptures. And yes, I found them...

Is the National Museum of Wildlife Art Worth It? A Different Kind of Museum Visit

Had it not been rainy and cold, we might have missed the National Museum of...

7 Days in Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons: Short Walks & Big Wildlife

Hiking boots on? Binoculars out? Now you're ready to head to Yellowstone and Grand Teton...

Quiet Acadia: Visiting Mount Desert Island in November

Acadia in November is so special that I almost don't want to write about it....

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10 Reasons To Stay in an Airbnb — and 6 Reasons Not To

Why do so many people — myself included — love staying in Airbnbs? There are...

The Libraries of Mount Desert Island

Visiting Acadia National Park and looking for a rainy-day escape? Excited about books, local history,...

Rugged limestone rock formations and turquoise Indian Ocean water at Kooranup, Rottnest Island’s West End, in winter

Rottnest Island in Winter: A Visit Beyond the Beaches

October 12, 2026 1 Comment

Large tree and pink wildflowers overlooking the Swan River and Perth skyline from Kings Park’s Western Australian Botanic Garden

Kings Park: A Winter Walk Through the Western Australian Botanic Garden

September 28, 2026 No Comments

Planning an Alor Adventure: Flights, Reefs & Alami Alor

September 14, 2026 3 Comments

Snorkeling in Alor: A Reef Paradise Off the Beaten Path

September 7, 2026 2 Comments

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