All 13,770 feet of the Grand Teton presents a stunning first impression of the national park from the Oxbow Bend pullout.
The Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns: A Photo Essay
Today, Memorial Day, I’d like to take a moment to honor the Old Guard, those who protect the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery outside Washington, D.C. The changing of the guard ceremony, while quite simple, is one of the most moving displays I have witnessed in my travels. I commemorate it here […]
Great Journeys of the World
It’s hard to find much better writing or photography than in a National Geographic magazine. So when I found a book of theirs at a liquidation sale, I made no hesitation in snatching it right up. Great Journeys of the World, the hardcover version, was beautifully bound with great pictures and intriguing story titles, so […]
The Great Wall of China at Simatai
The Great Wall of China at Simatai follows the ridge line along a dramatic horizon.
Traveling to Antarctica: A Photo Essay
There are few adventures better than traveling to Antarctica, one of my favorite places anywhere on the globe. Why? All of the amazing landscapes and opportunities to view wildlife…

