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Sunset Over the Great Salt Lake: Dusk at Antelope Island State Park

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...

Up Close with History: Balcony House, Mesa Verde National Park

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

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

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...

Sensational Sonoran Sunset: Saguaro National Park

Sensational Sonoran Sunset: Saguaro National Park

Found in the heart of Arizona, Saguaro National Park is a testament to the resilience and beauty of the American Southwest. Spanning over 91,000 acres, it's a sanctuary where the grandeur of nature speaks in silent yet profound echoes. The park is named after its most...

Haunted History: Jerome Grand Hotel Landscape

Haunted History: Jerome Grand Hotel Landscape

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...

Haunted History: Jerome Grand Hotel Portrait

Haunted History: Jerome Grand Hotel Portrait

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...