“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.” – Mark Twain
West Highland Way, Scotland – to Rowardennen, Day 2
It had rained hard throughout the night on the West Highland Way. By 7 a.m., I was feeling anxious to begin. Today’s hike was over fourteen miles, and I knew I would be slow. The air was heavy with moisture when I walked through Drymen to the West Highland Way...
West Highland Way, Scotland, Milngavie to Drymen – Day 1
The West Highland Way is Scotland’s best known long-distance trail. For ninety-six miles this trail meanders through varied terrain from Milngavie, just north of Glasgow, to the lovely town of Fort William, sitting on the shores of Loch Linnhe, one of...
Three Kentucky State Parks
Kentucky is a wonder! A relatively small state (geographically-speaking), Kentucky is blessed with infinite variety – boundless nature everywhere one looks, history and architecture as old as the nation, and world famous sporting events and venues that...
Horse Heaven Hills AVA
Horse Heaven Hills AVA Wow, there is a whole lot of space in the Horse Heaven Hills. I must admit I was somewhat stunned by the immense openness. Since Milly, the dog, was sound asleep in the front seat, I felt, at times, like the last person on earth....
LeClair, Iowa
LeClaire, Iowa has been a vibrant, go-to town since 1834 and shows no sign of ending that trend. Even on a cold, drizzly mid-weekday in March, LeClaire was bustling with locals and day-trippers out for a good time. The Mississippi River has always...