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Botanical Wonderland: Summer Wildflowers at Glacier

Botanical Wonderland: Summer Wildflowers at Glacier

Glacier National Park is 1,583-square miles in size and many claim is the most beautiful of all the National Parks. Glacier is located in Montana's Rocky Mountains and has glacier-carved peaks and gorgeous glacier lakes, many, like this one, that are only available by...

Bridging Horizons: Sunshine Skyway Bridge

Bridging Horizons: Sunshine Skyway Bridge

A panoramic shot of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge brings the majestic view of this colossus into your living room or kitchen. This mighty bridge, spanning all of 4.14 miles, has been connecting the communities of St. Petersburg and Terra Ceia for 35 years. When you drive...

Bridging Time: Mackinac Bridge, Michigan

Bridging Time: Mackinac Bridge, Michigan

The MacKinac Bridge in Michigan is a modern marvel that is a true wonder to look at. This bridge, with a length of almost five miles, connects the Upper and Lower peninsulas of the state. Man's ability to imagine and overcome obstacles through that imagination has...

Alpine Majesty: Glacier Mountain Goat

Alpine Majesty: Glacier Mountain Goat

The Mountain Goat, also known as the Rocky Mountain Goat, is a sure-footed climber commonly seen on cliffs and ice and in the meadows of Glacier National Park. A popular spot to view Mountain Goats and other subalpine wildlife such as bighorn sheep, pica, and marmot,...

City Cock-a-Doodle-Doo: Rooster Traffic Stop

City Cock-a-Doodle-Doo: Rooster Traffic Stop

Cock-a-doodle-doo! Caught in the act crowing while crossing the road. I wonder why this rooster wants to cross the road in the first place? These colorful male avians are plentiful in the Key West area, and have become a pleasing sight for both locals and tourists...

Petals of Sunshine: Field of Primrose

Petals of Sunshine: Field of Primrose

During one of our trips on a lovely day, I decided to take my camera and capture the beauty of the world around me. As I walked through the fields, I came across a stunning sight - a field of violet primrose flowers in full bloom. The flowers were so vibrant and...

Rushing Waters: Lower Falls at Yellowstone

Rushing Waters: Lower Falls at Yellowstone

Majestic, magical and grand. These three words are what I use to describe the Lower Falls of Yellowstone River in the National Park. This spectacular waterfall is part of the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, and showcases the park's complex history and geology. As I took...

Coastal Charm: Isle au Haut Lighthouse

Coastal Charm: Isle au Haut Lighthouse

It's always a delight to visit a place that is rich in history and adventure. Such is the lighthouse of Isle au Haut, a classic Victorian structure that was stationed in 1907. From the time it was built, Isle au Haut lighthouse has saved thousands of fishermen and...

Nature’s Fury Unleashed: Stormy Afternoon

Nature’s Fury Unleashed: Stormy Afternoon

It was a cool Autumn Day at Yosemite National Park. Storms overnight added snow to the top of El Capitan and Half Dome. The storm clouds kept rolling in and out all day causing us to have to duck in out of rain showers. As we were getting ready to leave the park for...

Mirror of Tranquility: Grand Teton

Mirror of Tranquility: Grand Teton

Going out in nature and just taking the time to reflect is something that we should be doing from time to time. Especially if the view is similar to the one that I took a photo of while taking it all in at Grand Teton National Park. Just looking at the greenery is...