A Gem at the Northwest Tip of the Continental US Story and photos by G.I. Wilson… How would you like to vacation in a beautiful, lush, green area with a backdrop of snow-covered peaks and glaciers? How about breakfast…
The natural wonders and majestic beauty of Iceland
Story and photos by Jeff and Stephanie Sylva “Iceland!? – you’re going to Iceland? Why?” All too often this was a typical response from friends when we said that we were planning a trip to Iceland. Little did they…
Capturing the Spirit of Ojai
Story and photos by Jeff and Stephanie Sylva The Chumash Indians once made this valley their home. Now it is home to countless artists, musicians and health enthusiasts. The city that eventually emerged in this California valley became known as…
Coronado – San Diego’s “Enchanted Island”
By Jeff and Stephanie Sylva As we sit home bracing for a winter storm predicted to be of “historical proportions,” we long for the warm, sunny climes of San Diego and Coronado Island from which we recently returned. When we…
Off to the Races
by Terry Conway Legend has it that the ghost of John “Old Smoke” Morrissey still haunts Saratoga Springs, N. Y. Morrissey was once the muscle for the Irish mob, a bare-knuckle boxing champion, a casino owner and a Congressman. But…
Door County, Wisconsin
By Jim Weaver On summer holidays folks in Boston head for Cape Cod. In New York, they head for Long Island and in Philadelphia it’s the Jersey Shore. In Chicago and Milwaukee, people head north to Door County,…
Shimmering Sun Valley
by Terry Conway Ernest Hemingway rarely wrote about Idaho. With good reason, as it was his autumn refuge for more than two decades. Mornings found him at his Royal typewriter pounding out those short, rhythmic sentences. He hunted or fished…
A Great Day Outdoors for Everyone at Charles Towne Landing.
by Mary Gallagher One of the best days we’ve spent in the Charleston area was visiting the Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site near the Ashley River. Here English settlers landed in 1670 and founded the Carolinas colony. This is a great…