There I was, in the East Room in the White House, slack-jawed with my mouth hanging open. I couldn’t believe it. I felt it was one thing to even be in the White House, but a completely different beast altogether to be standing in such an historic room in what is arguably the most famous […]
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Five Places to See Lincoln in Washington, DC
There is no better place to see and experience the ideals of President Abraham Lincoln than in Washington, D.C. To make it simple, and in honor of President Lincoln’s 204th birthday this past Tuesday, here are the five best spots in the nation’s capitol to see, experience, and learn about Abraham Lincoln… 5. The White […]
A Grazing Moose in Yellowstone National Park
A moose grazes in the shadows of the forest in Yellowstone National Park.
The National Mall at Night: A Photo Essay
The National Mall in Washington, D.C. is beautiful, particularly lit up as I discovered last night. No sooner had I checked into my hotel and dropped off my bags than I was hoofing it around the mall, seeing all of the monuments, memorials, and attractions. It was a lot of extra walking since I didn’t […]
The Ghosts of Christmas 2012
‘Twas the night before Christmas and not a creature was stirring, not one except a big ol’ blogger looking back on his year of travel. I feel blessed after such a wonderful year. From a road trip to Arizona, my first adventure of the year, to trips back home to the Midwest, and many points […]
Remembering My Pearl Harbor Tour
Seventy-one years ago tomorrow, December 7th, 2012, Pearl Harbor on Hawaii was attacked by the Japanese, thus catapulting the United States into World War II. On this, the eve of the anniversary of one of the most significant events in not just the history of the U.S., but also the world, I pause to think […]
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