My travels in 2023 was a nice change from the previous three years. With Covid not as much of an issue, I resumed traveling on a more normal basis. January Trips Winter Travels In February I drove to Westminster, MD to take a look at two litters of Maine Coon kittens. My … [Read more...] about 2023 Travels in Photos
Finding Hedwig: Wildlife of Assateague Island
With wings outstretched, the white owl of the north flies low and slow looking for rodents to pounce on. The silent approach is deadly to the unsuspecting lemming or ground squirrels. The gaze of a snowy owl instantly hypnotizes us humans and was a perfect choice for Harry Potter. Unless you go to … [Read more...] about Finding Hedwig: Wildlife of Assateague Island
Protected: Preview of my Alaska Camp Cook Memoir With Photos
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A Much Needed Maine Vacation
A Much Needed Escape to Maine The rocky coastline is dotted with hundreds of colorful lobster trap buoys, far off islands, and fresh sea air. After four months of little or no travel, my wife and I yearned Maine vacation. With the pandemic disrupting travel, concerts, sports, dining out, … [Read more...] about A Much Needed Maine Vacation
Coronavirus and Travel : Time for Short Trips
The hits just keep on coming as the coronavirus cases mount. Airline tickets, hotels, and vacations have been canceled in the wake of this scary virus. Yet those of us who love to travel will still get the itch to go somewhere to unwind, recharge, and connect to loved ones and nature. Traveling … [Read more...] about Coronavirus and Travel : Time for Short Trips
New York City Winter Weekend Visit
By Kurt Jacobson Another New York City Winter Trip For the last four years, I’ve attended a January travel writer’s meeting in New York City (NYC). Winter is a great time to visit the Big Apple, and I always stay over a day or two to enjoy the city after the meeting. In winter, NYC … [Read more...] about New York City Winter Weekend Visit
My 17 Favorite Critter Photos of 2019
I travel near and far in 2019 and added to my favorite critter photos library. Come with me as I take you on my trips in chronological order from Hawaii in March to the Delmarva Peninsula in November/December. It was a thrill to finally visit Hawaii in March. My wife and I almost tripped over our … [Read more...] about My 17 Favorite Critter Photos of 2019
13 Best Small Towns I Visited in 2019
I love small towns and wanted to share the best small towns from 2019! The pace is slower, the people are friendlier, and there's always something to write about. Some small towns on my list are places I've been to before but got to know better; the others are new to me. Grand … [Read more...] about 13 Best Small Towns I Visited in 2019
Best Foodie Experiences of 2019
Okay, I know it's a bit early to start with the best of 2019. With the holidays upon us this important post could get delayed and I want to share what I found in my travels during 2019. This year I'm going to break it up into best of Foodie experiences, Destinations, then Everything Else. As … [Read more...] about Best Foodie Experiences of 2019
California Road Trip Up the Coast
I love a good road trip! Even when it's a California road trip that involves driving the dreaded Los Angeles freeways. My wife and I landed at LAX around 10:30 and picked up our rental car at Midway Car Rental near the airport. Even though it took two shuttle bus rides to get to their facility, the … [Read more...] about California Road Trip Up the Coast
