Roslyn, Washington: “Northern Exposure” Town
For some reason, small towns in Washington State got a lot of TV time in the early 1990's. Not only…
North Bend: Twin Peaks Cafe
Just down the road from Snoqualmie, another quintessential small town is loaded with charm, along with that creepy feeling you…
Snoqualmie Falls & Town
My northwest vacation began with an early arrival at SeaTac Airport, but my traveling companion didn't arrive until late that…
US 90 Across Texas: Pecos River
During my final morning in Big Bend National Park, I spent every last moment possible hiking, before setting out on…
Marathon, Texas
With the Big Bend area behind me, a long drive awaited. It's the unfortunate but inevitable end to a West…
Fossils, Persimmon Gap, and Big Bend’s North Side
One glance at the Big Bend National Park map, and it's pretty obvious that the north end of the park…
Hike Into Boquillas Canyon, on the Mexican Border
After a couple of days in the Big Bend area, I was beginning to forget that I was very close…
Road to Boquillas Canyon, Big Bend National Park
By now, you already know that Big Bend National Park covers some vast, empty spaces. You'll probably burn through a…
Lost Mine Trail, Big Bend National Park
If you're looking for a hike in Big Bend National Park that ends with great views in just about every…
Hiking the Window Trail, Chisos Basin, Big Bend
The Chisos Basin is at the heart of Big Bend National Park, and it provides something that's essential around these…