Category Archives: Americas

Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument.

The Battle of the Little Bighorn was a clash of cultures. It was fought over two days along the ridges, steep bluffs, and ravines of the Little Bighorn River, in south-central Montana on June 25-26, 1876. The combatants were warriors of the Lakota Sioux, Northern Cheyenne, and Arapaho tribes, battling men of the 7th RegimentContinue reading “Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument.”

Alta, WY to Cody, WY.

This was more than just a five and a half hour drive to my next September, 2021 stop. The drive took me through the US’s first national park and finally through a two billion year old mountain tunnel. With, several photo opportunities. On Saturday, August 16, 1986 my daughter and I took a classic whitewaterContinue reading “Alta, WY to Cody, WY.”

Jackson Hole, WY – 2021.

Jackson Hole, Wyoming is a place unlike any other. Truly an American original. Jackson Hole is widely known as one of the top ski destinations in the world. I was there in the summer when the ski resorts are changed to Mountain Bike Parks. And, where I took a couple high elevation exhilarating hikes. WyomingContinue reading “Jackson Hole, WY – 2021.”

Grand Teton National Park.

Grand Teton National Park is located in the northwestern Wyoming. It encompasses the Teton mountain range, which includes the 13,770-feet Grand Teton peak, and the valley known as Jackson Hole. The park is linked to nearby Yellowstone National Park. I only had a limited time for my September, 2021 adventure with the choice of eitherContinue reading “Grand Teton National Park.”

Winegar Hole Wilderness Adventure.

The Winegar Hole Wilderness was designated specifically to provide high quality habitat for the Grizzly Bear. All of the Wilderness is a prime Grizzly and Black Bear habitat. There are also numerous Moose and Elk. Great Mosquito habitat too! All of this wilderness is located in Wyoming and is managed by the Caribou-Targhee National ForestContinue reading “Winegar Hole Wilderness Adventure.”

Jenny Lake Adventure, Grand Teton National Park.

Jenny Lake was named after the Shoshone Indian wife of Beaver Dick Leigh, whom helped in the exploration of the Cascade Canyon area. They named a larger lake after her husband, Leigh! The lake was formed by a glacier thousands of years ago. The lake is encircled by conifer forests that thrive on the hospitableContinue reading “Jenny Lake Adventure, Grand Teton National Park.”

Old Town Trolley Tour & ….

Alice, Barry’s and Jack’s On-Off Old Key West Trolley Tour started on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at the Kimpton Lighthouse Hotel where we were staying. The hotel is a block away from a Trolley Stop #5 and right across the street from the Earnest Hemingway Home and Museum, and a block from Duval Street. ThisContinue reading “Old Town Trolley Tour & ….”

Departing Key West.

After checking luggage for my evenings cruise back to Fort Myers Beach I walked almost 5 miles along the Historic Seaport Marina Harbor Walkabout, Duval Street and a few other places I wanted to revisit in Old Key West. Late in the afternoon on my way back to get my luggage it started to rain,Continue reading “Departing Key West.”

More Key West Stuff.

The Old Town on-Off Trolley drove by the Basilica of St. Mary Star of the Sea but is not on one of their Stops. So on Sunday after visiting the Southermost Point Buoy, I walked three quarters of a mile to the church. It is one of the oldest Catholic parishes in Florida. The churchContinue reading “More Key West Stuff.”