Green Friday

The forests are empty.  The parks are ours for the taking.  Let’s get out there and enjoy them in their glorious peace and quiet!

Sinuous Cedar Rock Falls

Sometimes I just need to see a waterfall.  Like today. Summer in North Carolina brings some serious humidity.  It turns …

Autumn at Little Stony Falls

I look around the broad stone bowl, soaking as much into my senses as possible.  The Little Stony River threads through an opening in the rock directly across from me, high above the basin.

Golden Light on Cabin Creek Trail

The air is still, save a few gentle breezes that rustle the glowing leaves on their branches.

Grazing on a Colorful Mountain

The trail levels a bit as I crest the hill.  I enter a clearing and pause to admire the view. …

Lobster Boat at Sunrise

The dark morning air is cool and still.  My headlamp illuminates the trees on the other side of the clearing – no fog today.  Grabbing a few muffins I head for Park Loop Road and Boulder Beach.  Sunrises in Acadia National Park are not to be missed.

Tulip in the Rain

Motherhood is beautiful.  And it is rightfully celebrated around the world. Mother’s Day is a celebration of the selfless sacrifices that …

A Red Tulip’s Kiss

“I am not going to let a little rain dampen my spirit” I think to myself as I grab the …

Large Pot & Flowers

As January nears its end, my thoughts begin turning to the garden.  This is made possible by the historically warm …

Eilean Donan Reflections

This is a good week to dream about castles.  Not the modern 20 bedroom houses in the suburbs, but real …