“I cannot endure to waste anything so precious as autumnal sunshine by staying in the house.” ~ Nathaniel Hawthorne ~ I love waterfalls. Who doesn’t? Waterfalls are peaceful and majestic. They seem to have the same effect on us as fresh air after a thunderstorm rumbling through the area might. Whenever I have the chance to hike through the woods of New York, I relish … [Read more...]
Moraine Lake and Johnston Canyon: Canadian Rockies Jewels
The Canadian Rockies are filled with azure-colored and awe-inspiring lakes. You can't go wrong almost everywhere you go when visiting Banff and the surrounding areas near Lake Louise. But, there are two points of interest you do not want to miss. Find a local guide near Banff, here. The road to Moraine Lake My daughter, who is an excellent planner, unlike her mom, made … [Read more...]
Stay in Yoho National Park: Canadian Rockies
My daughter invited me on a short vacation to explore the Canadian Rockies with her. Decades ago, my parents vacationed there and loved it, so it's always been on my bucket list. We planned to stay at Yoho National Park for two nights, not far from Lake Louise, before heading to Banff for one night. Find a local guide near Banff, here. We flew into Calgary from Los … [Read more...]
Enjoy a Slice of Germany in New Ulm, Minnesota
As a Southern Californian, Minnesota wasn’t exactly on my travel bucket list. We don’t hear much about that part of the U.S. here other than it’s an icebox in the winter. But while I was there for a conference, I was both surprised and impressed with Minnesota's immense beauty and down-home hospitality. We took a sidetrip from Minneapolis to the town of New Ulm, a … [Read more...]
