Ketchikan is one of those Alaskan coastal towns where rain is abundant and a steady wave of cruise ships dock. It is nestled at the base of Deer Mountain and the Tongass National Forest. … More Creek Street, Ketchikan, Alaska’s Historic Red-Light District
In September 2020, after six months of pandemic lockdowns and mask wearing, I take my 76-year-old mother to the open spaces of Yellowstone National Park. … More Yellowstone, the Pandemic, Mom, and I
The wind blows fiercely at Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada where red Aztec sandstone outcroppings rise out of earth-tone limestone. Stepping out of the car for a quick photo, the air buffets my face, and it is easy to see how the constant wind has carved caves into the rocks. … More Visit to a Valley on Fire
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