Pack your beach shorts, a heavy sweatshirt, and your magnifying glass, because we're off to Cape Cod National Seashore. Stretching over 40 miles along the coast of Massachusetts, this picturesque destination offers something for everyone. Whether you are an avid nature lover, a history buff, or simply looking for a serene escape, Cape Cod National Seashore promises … [Read more...] about Cape Cod National Seashore and its many surprises
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Assateague Island National Seashore’s wild horses
Along the coast between Maryland and Virginia lies Assateague Island National Seashore. This refuge has some very unusual inhabitants—wild horses. The horses not only roam the beaches and marshes but also attract visitors from around the world. You might say their resilience and freedom are a visitor magnet. Join me for a visit to the world of the Assateague wild horses and … [Read more...] about Assateague Island National Seashore’s wild horses
Acadia National Park’s Carriage Roads
Years ago, we took the Fall Leaf Tour on the East Coast. Fortunately for us, we were just ahead of a storm that was taking out much of the fall color. Part of the trip took us through Maine. We even drove through Acadia National Park, but I wish we'd had time to explore the Carriage Roads.The Acadia National Park Carriage RoadsFirst, the views, like the one in … [Read more...] about Acadia National Park’s Carriage Roads
Awed by the Atchafalaya Basin
Cajun music, Mardi Gras celebrations, and crawfish boils all conjure up images of Louisiana. But there's another part of this colorful country. It's got a name some of us can barely pronounce—the Atchafalaya Basin. This natural marvel is home to one of the most iconic images—bald cypress trees draped in Spanish moss. Serene, awe-inspiring, and maybe even a little spooky, Let's … [Read more...] about Awed by the Atchafalaya Basin
Cumberland Falls and Its Ethereal Moonbow
My first thought when I read about Cumberland Falls, Kentucky, and how it was one of the few places in the world where moonbows are a regular occurrence was, what in the world is a moonbow? A Cumberland Falls moonbow, it turns out, is something very special. It's described as an 'ethereal experience' or a 'celestial phenomenon that graces the night sky.' So what is it that … [Read more...] about Cumberland Falls and Its Ethereal Moonbow