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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...
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...
San Juan Islands - scuba diving (video)
OK, I'll say it right up front. We do NOT go scuba diving on our San Juan Islands trips! I'm a wimpy warm water diver, who only likes the tropics (think British Virgin Islands!) However, even though that water looks pretty chilly to me, it's fascinating to know what lives down there... Watch the video...
San Juan Islands - The ferry ride (video)
Wondering about the San Juan Islands? This video shows you what the ferry travel is like out to the islands, and around the islands. If you're going on our tour, you can ignore the part about which highway exits to take - we'll handle all the driving! Just enjoy the part about being out on the water... Read article...
Spy vest - Product review (video)
This travel vest solves some problems, and makes me feel like a secret agent, too. The video explains it all, showing this travel vest inside and out, and what makes it unique. In the course of my travels, I run across numerous travel problems, and products that solve them (or claim to)... Watch the video...
Toothbrush nightmares (video)
Toothbrush nightmares! I know it sounds bizarre. But if you saw what I saw, you might have them too! Watch video for the full horrific story, and a solution too... Watch the video...
Video: Skellig Michael, ancient monastery in ruins
The Skellig Islands are rocky crags off the shore of Ireland. 1500 years ago, a monastery was founded high on the top of the largest, Skellig Michael. Today, it is a World Heritage Site. It's incredible to be here, high on top of the island, and try to fathom what it was like... Watch the video...
