Category: Destinations
Birding in the Rockies: Three Beautiful Songbirds
Bird alert! The Alberta Rockies are a most wonderful place to spot our flighty and feathery friends. Lucky for you, wonders abound when birding in the Rockies. Journey along with me today as we learn about three beautiful songbirds found in the mountain ranges of North America. Read more
How to Respect the Sacred Deer of Nara Park
Oh deer! Set foot in Nara Park and you shall soon find yourself surrounded by Japan’s sacred deer. Established in 1880, Nara Park is home to hundreds of free roaming deer and in the Shinto religion, these deer are seen as messengers of the kami deities. In fact, animals often embody the spirits of the… Read more
Uncover a Wonder: Three Beautiful Hikes by Moraine Lake
Feeling blue? Then, Moraine Lake may be calling your name. An iconic gem of Banff National Park, Moraine Lake captures the hearts of all who behold her stunning glory. Her peaceful waters are of a lustrous blue, whose hue reflects the mood of the day. Now, the best way to experience the marvels of Moraine… Read more
Black Elk Peak: The Highest Point in South Dakota
Reach for the heavens atop Black Elk Peak, the highest natural point in the Midwest, soaring to 7,242 ft. Here, depending on how tall you are, the top of your noggin may, for a moment, be the highest human point in South Dakota. Besides the potential of this great honor, you shall bask in stunning… Read more
Stride To the Summit of the Spectacular Opal Ridge
Deep in Kananaskis country, a magnificent wonder awaits discovery: the spectacular Opal Ridge. Marvel at the rocky sentinels crowned in snow and gilded by the sun as you stride to the summit of Opal Ridge. Beware, the trek will not be easy, but it will certainly be an adventure to colossal heights and picturesque sights. Read more
Trek To the Legendary Devils Tower National Monument
Many millennia ago, a most curious wonder thrust itself from the molten depths of Earth…a giant tree stump made of stone. Today, this stump is known as the Devils Tower, standing tall amid the mixed grass prairies and ponderosa pine forests of Wyoming. Dedicated by President Theodore Roosevelt on September 24, 1906, the Devils Tower… Read more
Here Comes the Sea Lion of the Sleeping Giant
Be sure to tread carefully upon the Sleeping Giant lest you wake this slumbering beast and incur its wrath. Thankfully, the Sleeping Giant is quite the heavy sleeper whose snores rumble across Lake Superior. However, as long as you whisper and tiptoe along, you may be lucky enough to discover one of the Sleeping Giant’s… Read more
Traveling to Japan? Here are Five Helpful Tips
A land of delectable foods, bowing deer, and fancy toilets, Japan is undoubtedly a top travel destination. Now, if this is your first time journeying to Japan, fear not, here are five tips to remember as you envision your trip. Read more
