The beaming sun is fading fast. The trees along the shoreline are ablaze with the fantastic glow that ushers in at dusk. There’s not one ripple on the water’s surface; it’s smooth like glass. That is until my thirteen-year-old nephew … Continued
Once upon a time – around 7,700 years ago to be more exact – an enormous mountain peak protruded from the earth among a forested wilderness. And with one explosive volcanic eruption, it disappeared and instead left behind a massive … Continued
When my in-laws sent a few pictures over from their trip to Canada, my first thought was the background looked fake. The snow-sprinkled mountains glistened and were only enhanced with the surreal blue water in front of them. It was … Continued
Have a friend or significant other that dreads having to “go” outdoors? For those who don’t want to grab a shovel and dig, we have a solution for you. Combine a private toilet tent and portable potty and you … Continued
With its unique rock formations amid jagged peaks and rugged terrain, Badlands National Park is an extraordinary outdoor playground that should be experienced at least once in your lifetime. And one of the must-do things in the park is hiking … Continued
With its milky turquoise waters snuggled by a dense pine forest, the Lake Louise area is one of the most breathtaking locations in the Canadian Rockies. And one of the best ways to experience its beauty is by hiking the … Continued
Updated August 2022. As I sit to write this, it is almost three years to the day of my first PRK procedure at a vision center in Illinois. And I’d like to share my personal journey through two separate eye … Continued
Taking my nephews to experience Blue Man Group in Chicago had been on my list for many years, but I was waiting for them to get a little older to appreciate the unique performance. It had been over 15 years … Continued