A misty view of the Pacific from the Main Trail to the Hillside Trail

Hillside Trail and Muir Woods National Monument

If you are a hiker of modest ability, continue on the Main Trail a couple of miles, and you will leave the crowds behind.

The Sun Also Rises: Capturing a Sun Rise Is a Challenge

What I love most about Hemingway’s works are his characters.They seem real, yet so eccentric;  almost stereotypes.

That Special Place Is Your Own Backyard

Some pictures generate a lot of social media traffic.

Bridges, stairs, and paths lead through wildflower dotted fields.

A Visual Hiking Story That Will Draw You In

Add a waterfall to the mix, and you have true enchantment.

Close up of blaze maple foliage

Autumn Trees or Leaves

A rainstorm moved in and knocked all of the leaves to the ground.

zoo bear laying its head on its paws

Blasé Bear: Are Zoo Animals Wild about Life?

Though we love taking the kids to the zoo so that they can see animals of the world close up, we must ask ourselves, is it worth the cost?