When we think of national park adventures in Colorado a sandy desert environment may not be what comes to mind. However, Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve’s dune field covers more than 30 square miles with the tallest sand … Continued
For many people only Mount Rushmore comes to mind when thinking of what to see or do in South Dakota. But, there is so much more than just the colossal sculptures cut into mountain faces. Two national parks as well … Continued
One of the most iconic American art pieces celebrates four iconic figures from American history. Mount Rushmore’s presidential faces look over South Dakota’s majestic Black Hills. Meanwhile, another nearby mountain reveals the face of another historical figure, a native of … Continued
As I mentioned in my post about Theodore Roosevelt National Park, President Roosevelt was the first president to use the Antiquities Act to preserve public lands. He used that power declaring Devils Tower National Monument the first national monument. And, … Continued
Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota preserves the iconic American prairie this U.S. president once called home. Bison roam free. Prairie dogs chirp and bark. I had the chance to visit last summer. I only wish we had more … Continued
Stories of Pioneers My whole life I’ve been told stories of pioneers crossing the great plains to settle in Utah. One that was repeated time and again was of the Martin and Willie Handcart Companies that got caught in early … Continued
Both ways, to Portugal and from Morocco, we had Amsterdam layovers long enough to leave the airport and explore a little bit of the city. First, let me say, getting to and from the Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam is super … Continued
The medina of Marrakesh is comprised of several historic districts including the central area full of souks or markets, the kasbah district where the palaces and other royal structures stand, and the Mellah or Jewish quarter. Walls enclosed the medina, … Continued
Ait Ben Haddou sat at the top of my list for a trip to Morocco. This nearly 1,000-year-old village is iconic in its North African style. It evokes a sense of time and place like few other places can. As … Continued
Our last stop in magnificent Morocco was the Red City of Marrakesh. Although the city has only been around for 1,000 years, the area has been home to Berber farmers since the Neolithic Age. Marrakesh feels very different from the … Continued