I’m impressed by the number of people who’ve changed careers during the pandemic, including a longtime crafty friend in Arizona.

The phrases “agriculture catastrophe” and “French vineyards” shouldn’t go together, but that’s how France’s Minister of Agriculture described the growing conditions this year.

Historic Piers 54 and 55 in New York City have a rich history, beginning with early 20th Century shipping. After years of abandonment, it’s been reborn into a multi-tiered, grassy park, floating over the Hudson River.

Burglars broke into one of my favorite small businesses in Phoenix, Pueblo, and caused some serious damage to this beautifully rehabbed property.

Horseshoe Bend is an iconic Arizona spot, located right off Highway 89 near the town of Page. It’s about a four hour drive from Phoenix, AZ, or from Las Vegas, NV.

Monsoon 2021 is bringing much-needed rainfall to the desert, after two summers of weak storm activity.

What started as a stressful morning (due to parking issues at busy Logan Pass) quickly turned into a hike that was both relaxing and invigorating.

The Trail of the Cedars has long been one of the most popular hikes in Glacier National Park.For one thing, it's easy and flat, and accessible to people of all ages and abilities.

The Virginia Falls hike is on the eastern side of Glacier National Park. The entrance is about 10 miles beyond the St. Mary Entrance on Going to the Sun Road.

Alstrom Point in Utah is a lesser-known, and sparsely visited overlook, which is well worth the hassle to get there. While you can almost see Page, Arizona, from Alstrom, it’s about a 90 minute drive from the town to the overlook, above Lake Powell.

A wildfire burned through this beautiful recreation area in the Coconino National Forest in June 2021. We still don’t know what it looks like now.

There’s an easy way, and a longer way to get to the famous slot canyons between Page, Arizona, and Kanah, Utah. We took the lengthier, more confusing route, but loved it in May.

While I normally take the trains in Europe, sometimes it’s necessary to drive yourself. These are things I wish I’d known before renting a car in Barcelona to drive to the coastal town of Tossa de Mar.

Myrtle is actually wagging at the sight of another human being. What a concept!

If you're looking for iconic crystal blue-green Hawaiian water views, the Lanikai Pillbox Hike delivers. It's named after the old army bunkers, which are still on top of the hill.

Four months into this adventure, Myrtle is definitely a different dog.

Sedona is full of amazing, unique red rock formations, but the once-elusive “Subway Cave” has become one of the most popular to try to find.

Myrtle still doesn't wag, or want treats (or really anything from us), but she shows signs of being slightly curious.