This is the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service whose centennial birthday was August 25, 2016. The National Park Service is part of the National Park System (NPS) which is charged with preserving the natural and cultural resources of protected areas of the United States including national parks, national monuments and national conservation areas.
Category Archives: Travel
Hoover Dam, Hot Damn!
Some things really are awe-inspiring as is the case with Hoover Dam in Nevada. This cement wall holds back enough water to irrigate roughly 2 million acres…impressive!
St. Olaf, The English Church, in Balestrad, Norway
Olaf from the Disney movie Frozen is one of my favorite movie characters. His unfaltering optimism is refreshing in a world where many lean the other way. So, when Spaceman and I were in Balestrad, Norway, I couldn’t believe our good fortune to stumble upon the church where Olaf came to life, St Olaf’s Church – also known as The English Church.
Things to See in Trondheim, Norway
The train doors slid open and Spaceman and I stepped out into Trondheim, Norway.
Top 5 Best Las Vegas Spots without Gambling
Las Vegas without gambling? Oh, yeah, and here’s how…
Dad, Barcelona and Gaudí
Dad, Barcelona and Gaudí…a powerful trifecta!
Santa Barbara Day Escape
Escape to Santa Barbara? Yes, please! This “laid back” beach town is anything but, especially during the summer months, so let me share with you a secret hillside hideaway that will keep you out of the frantic State Street crowds.
Best Moments of Perast, Montenegro
The Bay of Kotor gently knocks on the rock walls of Perast, Montenegro. Now a quiet seaside town, it shows few bruises from a past fraught with battles by invading countries to control its borders.
Church Services & The Plague
(photo by Steve Wheeler)
There are few times in history when such a huge proportion of the world population has been killed so quickly. One of those times was during the Bubonic Plague or the “Black Death”.
Goofy in Honolulu, Hawaii
It’s my birthday and I am feeling a bit “goofy” which brought me back to a delicious spot to eat on the island of Oahu in Hawaii near Honolulu, Goofy Cafe & Dine.