Acadia National Park, the Only National Park in Northeastern USA

Acadia National Park is located in Maine, it's pretty small compared to the National Parks you can find on the West Coast, but it's absolutely worth a visit. Before a visit, make sure to visit the...

Arches National Park: Crowd Warning

June 3, 2021 The entrance to Arches national park closed at 8:30 am this morning. Arrive early is the standard advice. Sunrise is at 6:00 am. As each car that is inside the park departs, the gate is...

Spring Thaw Pedal (Michigan)

Drip…. Drip…. Drip…. I am in my office, tapping keys to the rhythm of the snowmelt dripping off the roof and soaking into the saturated ground. The birds are back, too, even Mr. and Mrs...

Best Places to Visit in Phoenix, AZ: Desert Botanical Garden

Every time I Googled “What to do in Phoenix” the Desert Botanical Garden popped up – so I knew I had to give it a try! While the Desert Botanical Garden provided entry, all opinions are my...

Snippets from My Women Biker Gang’s Ladakh Bike Trip!

Back home in Germany, I spent many days riding into sunsets with my girl gang. Women biking groups weren't uncommon there, but here in India, it was a really rare sight. I had recently moved to...

Jim Thorpe: The Best Fall Destination in The Pocono Mountains, PA

Although Jim Thorpe is a very small town, it has a number of different things to do there. This quaint town is the BEST fall destination in the Pocono Mountains, PA. I've lived in Pennsylvania...