Prologue The sounds of chainsaws and heavy machinery dominated the landscape as rain began to fall from a stone-colored sky. Dark clouds rolled in that afternoon, casting a gloomy pall over the forest. The men working beneath them hurried to finish their tasks, eager to escape the impending downpour. One of the loggers flung his […]
Hit the Road This Summer!
The road trip. One of my all-time favs and practically a rite of passage. There are plenty of perks, but the biggest may be flexibility. A classic road trip can end up anywhere because the goal is to go from point A to point B without any limit or restriction. You can plan your vacation the […]
The Stars Shine Bright Over Big Bend National Park
Big Bend National Park is one of the most remote places in the United States. The closest commercial airport is almost three and a half hours away in Midland, Texas. The nearest major city, El Paso, is three hundred miles to the northwest. It is literally the end of the road, with only the Rio […]
A Word About Wildlife
Remember that TV show, When Animals Attack!? The shockumentary, which aired in the mid-90s, began each week with the narrator cooly saying, “The following program contains graphic footage of animals attacking humans.” What followed was a series of clips, sometimes from home video, sometimes professionally filmed, resulting in increased paranoia and anxiety amongst folks considering […]
Return to Cruising in 2022
The pandemic hit tourism hard – the cruise industry being no exception. After being shuttered for months, cruise lines are pulling out all the stops to regain customer confidence. My family and I were looking for a fun way to spend time together – a late Christmas gift to ourselves – so we decided to […]
Spring Break Family Fun in the Greater Gadsden Area
There’s nothing better than hitting the road with your family. Not only does it give you quality time with the kids, but you can also broaden your horizons and discover new things. Why not visit the Greater Gadsden area and have your own “gadventure” this spring break? There are plenty of exciting things to see and […]
Granite Park Chalet: A Back Country Lodge in Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park is often referred to as the Crown of the continent. And it’s no wonder. Visitors will be wowed when they experience Glacier’s pristine forests, alpine meadows, rugged mountains, and spectacular lakes. With over 700 miles of trails, it’s an explorer’s paradise. But with that comes crowds. Want to experience it away from […]
Hike Two – Guntersville State Park, Alabama
Where to next? Luckily for me, I work two buildings down from the public library. During lunch, I walk over to check out the hiking section. Spotting a book titled 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles of Birmingham, I take it off the shelf. Perfect. I consider doing all 60 hikes as I slowly turn the pages. That would […]
Indoor Fun Greater Gadsden Style
Baby, it’s cold outside. No need to worry, there’s plenty to do to keep the kids and yourself entertained. Here are a couple of ideas for indoor fun. Jump and fly on over 10,000 square feet of connected, world-class trampolines at The Factory. Don’t miss the Sci-Fi Safari Galactic Laser Course. Step inside a real-life video game for […]
Make 2022 a Year of Adventure
Here we are. We’ve arrived at a new year. 2022! Can you believe it? Travel and tourism have certainly taken a hit during the last few years, but if the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that we should go. Because we can’t know what the next day, month, or even year has in store […]
