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Colorful Dusk Serenity: Sunset at Lake Havasu
Perched on the steep incline of Cleopatra Hill, the Jerome Grand Hotel looms over the quaint, historic town of Jerome, Arizona. This grand structure, originally built in 1927, served as the United Verde Hospital. Its history is as rich as it is chilling, for over its...

Shade of Serenity: Lahaina Banyan Tree Black and White
All profit from the sale of this piece will be donated to the wildfire victims of Lahaina. Visiting Maui, Hawaii, for my 50th birthday was a journey that etched itself into my memory, the way a photograph captures a fleeting moment in time. Little did I know that the...

Gulf Shores Beachwalk: Gulf State Park, Alabama
The Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores, Alabama, sprawling over 6,500 acres, is a treasure trove of diverse ecosystems, found along the Alabama Gulf Coast. Its beauty is not just in its white sandy beaches or the emerald waters but in the intricate details that knit its...

Painted Desert Wonders: Airstream RV Adventures in Petrified Forest National Park
The Petrified Forest National Park is a sprawling canvas of geological and paleontological wonders. Spanning about 146 square miles in northeastern Arizona, the Petrified Forest is known for its vast deposits of petrified wood. This park is like a gateway back in...

Sunset Over the Great Salt Lake: Dusk at Antelope Island State Park
The Great Salt Lake is the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere. Its size alone is breathtaking, spanning over 1,700 square miles. But that's not even the most fascinating part. The lake's salinity varies between 5% to 27%, depending on rainfall and the...

Amber Reflections of Great Salt Lake: Sunset at Antelope Island State Park
The Great Salt Lake is the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere. Its size alone is breathtaking, spanning over 1,700 square miles. But that's not even the most fascinating part. The lake's salinity varies between 5% to 27%, depending on rainfall and the...

Up Close with History: Balcony House, Mesa Verde National Park
The Balcony House is an ancient dwelling located in southwest Colorado’s Mesa Verde National Park, believed to be built by the Ancestral Puebloans between the 12th and 13th centuries. It is a testament to the ingenuity and resilience of those who once called it home....

Front Street Black and White
I celebrated my 50th birthday in Maui, which is why it holds a place in my heart like no other. The stunning landscapes, the warmth of its people, and the vibrant culture always make me feel at home. I vividly remember the times I visited Lahaina, a charming town that...

Quirky Crowns: Crested Saguaro
The crested saguaro, scientifically known as Carnegiea gigantea cristata, is a rare phenomenon. Imagine a regular saguaro, those iconic desert sentinels, but with a twist. At the top, instead of the usual arm-like projections, it forms a fan-like crest, a bit like a...

The American Buffalo, Majestic Grassland Giant: Bison in Antelope Island State Park
The American Buffalo, also called the American Bison, is a true symbol of the wild West. As the official mammal of the United States, these majestic creatures, the largest mammals in North America, have roamed the continent for centuries. Did you know a male bison, or...