Bryce Canyon National Park: History and Hoodoos in Utah

If I were limited to just one word to describe Bryce Canyon, it would be otherworldly. Bryce Canyon just doesn’t … Read More

The Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum: West Virginia’s Haunted Hospital

To Adam and me, raw, rainy, late October days are good for two things: curling up under a cozy blanket … Read More

Washington Wine and the Columbia River Gorge

Our day trip to Washington featured a little bit of everything we have come to expect of the Great Pacific … Read More

Monument Valley and Four Corners: A Visit to the USA’s Iconic Wild West

“There it is,” I whispered to myself, just barely audible over the sound of our rental car’s engine. Beyond the … Read More

10 Things to Do in Albuquerque, New Mexico

The first time Albuquerque crossed my mind was in 2012, as Adam and I planned a quick road trip through … Read More

The Egyptian Temples of Karnak and Luxor

Visiting the great pyramids and the Sphinx of Giza easily met my expectations, but I was surprised it was Luxor … Read More

6 Things to Do in Annapolis, Maryland

A few weeks ago, while chatting with a friend about weekend plans, I mentioned that Adam and I were planning … Read More

Monticello and Charlottesville, Virginia: A Walk in Jefferson’s Footsteps

Virginia and US history often go hand in hand. Eight of America’s presidents were born in the state, as were … Read More

The Tombs of Ancient Egypt: The Valley of the Kings and Queens

As a little girl visiting my family in Maine, a typical week involved a visit to one of the local … Read More

The Fortress of Masada and the Dead Sea in One Day

Our visit to Israel, Jordan, and Egypt was mostly a mission for Adam and I to see three places that … Read More

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