With pandemic-related international travel restrictions in place, more people are finding domestic destinations as exciting and fascinating as lands far away. One of these destinations is Yellowstone National Park, always a draw for outdoor enthusiasts. Before COVID-19, seeing the park without the curious crowds was an exercise in patience. Today, the park is no longer…
Sacha Lodge: Where the Wild Things Still Are
After a breathtaking ride over the snowy peaks of the Andes Mountains, the turboprop plane descended from thin air to the thick, humid atmosphere of the jungle. Below us, a muddy river coiled through vibrant verdant forest—until the thick tangle of trees gave way to the dull brown patchwork quilt of agriculture. Ahead lay the…
Explore the Beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains
When we moved to Greenville, South Carolina, we had no idea how popular the area had become since Bonnie was a child growing up here. Now, Upstate South Carolina is one of the top destinations in the United States for visiting and for living, with tremendous growth in both. The Upstate area, along with the…
Dancing Spirit Ranch: ‘The Peace of Wild Things’
The Montana mountain air was cool and fresh, and as I breathed it in, something inside of me awakened: evasive like magic or childhood. I pulled on my rain boots and walked quickly to keep up with my daughters, who had already raced off of the porch and through the mud to the purple sky…
Finding Wild Times in Israel
It’s a strange and thrilling moment. “Hold on tight and, if you’re nervous, don’t look down,” my guide tells me as I settle into the harness and prepare to drop. We’ve reached the edge of this cliff on mountain bikes, spotting Nubian ibex and other curious desert creatures as we rolled through the Negev, a…
Revisiting History at Kings Mountain National Military Park
April 17, 2021
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Up a windy road lined with trees in Blacksburg, South Carolina, stands Kings Mountain National Military Park. My children, ages 2 and 4, had begged us to stay at the nearby (and equally beautiful) Kings Mountain State Park, which had, among other amenities, an impressive playground. Luckily, my husband is as enthusiastic a lover of…
Funk, Frivolity, and Florida History in Key West
Key West, Florida, is more than a place. It’s a spirit, a funky energy that enters your soul and takes residence in your worldview as well as your inner vision. A state of mind more than a city; a way of life more than a place to live. It’s a lifestyle, not a destination. All…
Enjoying the Simple Life in Patrick County, Virginia
One place that my wife, Fyllis, and I visited promised a “luxury boutique” that has won accolades as among the best resorts in the country. The other invited us to “experience the simple life.” These very different settings stretch along the Virginia–North Carolina border. Together, Patrick County, Virginia, and the Primland resort offer an inviting…
Panama: A Haven for Nature Lovers
Everyone knows the canal, but Panama, the diminutive land-bridge of a country, doesn’t seem to get the attention it’s due. Did you know Panama stretches east-west, and that the northern entrance to the canal from the Atlantic is actually farther west than where it meets the Pacific to the south? I lived there for a…
Photographer Travels Through Vietnam, Preserving Rich Heritage of 54 Ethnic Tribes on Film
Travel photographer, Réhahn, originally from Normandy, France, moved to Vietnam after falling in love with the kindness of its people and the serenity of the landscapes. The Vietnamese then became his muses, a passion that eventually took the form of a special decade-long project documenting 54 of the country’s ethnic groups. As he traveled with…
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