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Beach Games Galore: Cornhole on the Beach

Beach Games Galore: Cornhole on the Beach

Do you love games? 'Cause I do! Another thing I love doing is going to the beach, so being able to do both is a treat in itself. A group of friends at the beach on the weekend? A game it is! This featured game is called “corn hole”, a very popular game where players...

Seaside Jewels: Starfish Galore!

Seaside Jewels: Starfish Galore!

Locals and tourists that dive and snorkel in Key West are taken by these stars of the ocean, and some of them (sadly) even take starfish to the surface as a keepsake. Starfish are native to saline waters, and cannot survive in freshwater rivers and lakes. For this...

Trail to Paradise: Wooden Pathway to the Beach

Trail to Paradise: Wooden Pathway to the Beach

On a hot summer day, I love to go to the beach. I look forward to dipping my feet in the cool ocean waters and then lying back on the fine white sands of the beach, enjoying the sights, sounds and smells of the sea. I also love to walk on the beach. Some love to run....

Boundary of Bliss: U.S. Southernmost Point

Boundary of Bliss: U.S. Southernmost Point

If you ever find yourself in Key West, Florida, one of the must-see destinations is the Southernmost Point Buoy. This iconic landmark is located at the southernmost point in the continental United States, and having a photo with the buoy is like owning a piece of this...

Beacon of Beauty: Nubble Lighthouse

Beacon of Beauty: Nubble Lighthouse

Watching the Nubble lighthouse from a distance, I felt like I was viewing a painting in real life. The beauty of the setting was just perfect. The combination of the lighthouse sitting in the middle of the island, with the calm waters surrounding it made the captured...

Dual Splendor: Niagara Falls Double Rainbow

Dual Splendor: Niagara Falls Double Rainbow

Visiting Niagara Falls in Canada is a journey that many Americans and Canadians alike make the pilgrimage to at least once in their lives. The view is just spectacular, whether you're on the viewing deck above or riding the Maid in the Mist below. There is just no...

Reflections of Grandeur: Twin Lakes of the Beartooth Mountains

Reflections of Grandeur: Twin Lakes of the Beartooth Mountains

Driving along the Red Lodge-Cooke City Highway (a.k.a Beartooth Highway) is always a delight for me and Brett to do because of the beautiful scenery all around. One of these wonderful views is Twin Lakes that we passed by on our way to Yellowstone. These deep blue...

Steamy Kaleidoscope: Grand Prismatic Spring

Steamy Kaleidoscope: Grand Prismatic Spring

Oh, Old and Faithful you are indeed! Brett and I have visited Yellowstone National Park a couple of times already but every new visit brings new wonders! Take this shot of the Grand Prismatic Spring. Known to be the largest hot spring in the country, this prism-like...

Harmony in Purple: Lavender Field in Bloom

Harmony in Purple: Lavender Field in Bloom

A sea of lavender...can you smell the fragrance?!? Fall, actually mid summer, is in the air, and the lavender farmers are ready to harvest these beautiful flowers to be sold or processed for scents. But before they do, Brett and I saw it best to visit the place and...

Monochrome Memories: Tombstone, Arizona

Monochrome Memories: Tombstone, Arizona

It was near midday when Brett and I made our way towards Tombstone, Arizona. As we drove down the dusty roads, I couldn't help but feel as though we were being transported back in time. The town, with its wooden storefronts and hitching posts, looked like it had been...