Destinations
Kings Canyon - Fighting the forest fire
As we drove through King's Canyon, I knew there was a forest fire burning nearby. I just didn't expect one of the firefighting helicopters to descend right next to us! It came down to refill its bucket from the river. So there I was, filming it with an iPod out the top of the convertible... Read article...
Ireland - A vanished life in the Blasket Islands
The Blasket Islands are a set of small islands, 3 miles off the southwest coast of Ireland. The Blaskets are abandoned now, and visitors to Great Blasket Island today find only the crumbling ruins of stone houses, on a windswept island with glorious views...
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Orca whale watching in the San Juan Islands
One of the highlights of our trips to the San Juan Islands each year is an orca whale-watching trip. The San Juan Islands are a group of hundreds of islands, islets, and rocks located near Seattle, WA. Most of these are very small - in fact, so small that many disappear at high tide! ... Read article...
Sedona in the movies: Broken Arrow
I finally watched the 1950 Jimmy Stewart movie, Broken Arrow. I say "finally", because I've been meaning to for years. Sedona, Arizona was a big place for making movies, especially back in the days of the westerns. The thing is, for decades they were making movies here, but never calling it Sedona! ... Read article...
British Virgin Islands - How to get to the BVI
The British Virgin Islands are a paradise for sailing, snorkeling, diving, swimming, sunning, beachcombing, relaxing, and tropical drinks. Getting to the BVI isn't too hard, but there are options to consider. Here are some tips on how to get to the BVI...
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Back to the Balmy Breezes,Virgin Islands
It's one of the greatest feelings in the world. You step through the door of the airplane, out onto the metal stairs. Sultry tropical air greets you, heavenly after the chilly plane. Palm trees sway against a bright blue sky, and in an instant, you realize "normal life" is gone. You are now on a tropical island... Read article...
Orcas on the beach, Peninsula Valdes, Argentina
About a third of the way down the coast of Argentina, there's a large peninsula that juts out into the South Atlantic Ocean. From an aerial view, it looks like it should have been an island. This is Peninsula Valdes, a major wildlife preserve... Read article...
Veterans Day at Taos Pueblo (video)
In honor of Veteran's Day, here's a different remembrance ceremony than most of us are used to. At Taos Pueblo, New Mexico, tribal officials honor American veterans with a procession through the pueblo. On this day, it's good to remember our brave military people, from all regions and walks of life... Watch the video...
San Juan Islands by float plane (video)
The San Juan Islands are beautiful from land and sea. Whether you're hiking, biking, kayaking, sailing, or just riding the ferry, you can't help but be struck by that. But what about from the air? This video gives you a real sense of what soaring over the islands in a small plane would be like... Watch the video...
Taos, New Mexico - Rio Pueblo Gorge (video)
The Rio Pueblo Gorge, near Taos, New Mexico: This river comes from Taos Pueblo land and runs into the Rio Grande River. It's a deep gorge, but not as deep as the Rio Grande Gorge, which is a spectacular gash across the high desert - almost shocking when you first see it. We go rafting on the Rio Grande... Watch the video...
