One Morning in the Alabama Hills, Mount Whitney
Want to feel like you've driven into the middle of a real-life pickup truck commercial? Or maybe a Hollywood western?…
Exploring the Trona Pinnacles at Sunset
It's quite easy to visit another plant, without all the hassles of interstellar travel. You can have an out-of-this-world experience…
Hike to the Hollywood Sign! Wonder View Trail
It's hard to resist the opportunity to hike up to a world-famous landmark. The Hollywood Sign, which looms over Los…
Griffith Observatory, overlooking Los Angeles
New York City has Central Park, and Los Angeles has beautiful Griffith Park. The delightfully undeveloped land is in the…
Big Cypress National Preserve
My drive through the Everglades was interesting, but not quite satisfying. So, as I made the long drive back to…
Everglades National Park: Park Road Scenic Drive
As a resident of Florida, I felt an obligation to go see the Everglades. I had lived in the state…
Key West – Fort Zachary Taylor
If you need a break from the jam of tourists on Duval Street, there's a nice history lesson awaiting you,…
Key West
A trip to Key West begins where the road ends. Of course, the road doesn't actually end here, it's just…
Bahia Honda State Park, Florida Keys
I had spent a long day driving all the way to the end of US 1, then exploring Key West. …
Overseas Highway: US 1 through the Florida Keys
Nobody knows where US Highway 1 begins. It's up north somewhere, maybe in Maine. Perhaps a few road tripping explorers…