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Close encounter with a humpback whale

Today we had the most incredible encounter with a humpback whale. We were in a small boat, and this whale that was bigger than our whole boat, swam over to us a...

From Oslo to Flam vis Scenic Train, Norway

I've always had a soft spot for trains, ever since taking a train from Savannah to New York as a kid with my family. There is something quite romantic about the...

Exploring the Quirky Alaskan town of Whittier

Nestled between the towering Chugach Mountains and the pristine waters of Prince William Sound, Whittier, Alaska, is a small town with a big reputation for adve...

Helicopter Glacier Trekking in Juneau, Alaska

Incredible beauty and adventure ontop of a glacier I am all dressed up and ready for a helicopter ride ontop of a glacier for some extreme trekking These landsc...

Grand Canyon: Rim to River and Back Hike

The Long Way Down A lot of people come to stare off into the vastness of the Grand Canyon. Many venture down one of the trails leading deep towards the canyon f...

The Magnificent Grand Canyon

The Grand Canyon A geologist's dream It is hard to put into words or to capture with a camera the immensity of the Grand Canyon. Stretching for 277 miles (446 k...

Exploring Rocky Mountain National Park, CO

Fast flow of Alberta Falls Rocky Mountain National Park in early May can be a slew of different weather. In one day of hiking you can go from wildflower bloomin...

Incredible Birdwatching in Patagonia, Argentina

From top to bottom Argentina is a bird lovers paradise. Recently Heidi and I traveled across Argentina searching for beautiful views, hikes, and of course wildl...

Easiest Shore Dive in Maui: Ulua Beach

If you are looking for the easiest, most accessible, and well set-up spot for shore diving in Maui, look no further than Ulua Beach. Located just before the sho...

Most Colorful Scuba Dive on Maui

If you are looking for a wonderful scuba dive, that you can do from shore on Maui, then look no further than the old Mala Pier. The colors underwater are out of...

Incredible Shore Dive in Maui

Today was a great day to go scuba diving in south Maui. We grabbed some tanks from Maui Dreams Dive Shop and drove down to Makena Landing. We were on the lookou...

Exploring the Shipwreck of the YOGN-42

I've always been fascinated with the giant shipwreck grounded on the shallow reef on the windward side of the island of Lana'i in Hawaii. The channel here is al...

Humpback Whale Breach

The Humpback Whale action here in Maui is heating up. The whales are here from November to early April, so the season is finishing up, but the action is as hot ...

Manta Rays and Volcano Hikes off the Beaten Path in Hawaii

A huge manta ray gliding gracefully under the snorkelers Yesterday we had two wonderful adventures here on the Big Island of Hawaii. Both adventures were very p...

Finding Africa's Big 5 in Kruger National Park, South Africa

Finding Africa's Big 5 If you are looking for Africa's "Big 5" then Kruger National Park should be your destination. For those not in the know the Big Five is a...

Dolphins on the High Seas off Captain Cook, Hawaii

The Big Island of Hawaii is known for its big adventures. It has erupting volcanos, flowing lava, the tallest mountain on Earth (when measured from its base), a...

Experiencing Halawa Valley on Molokai, Hawaii

No one visits the island of Molokai on their visits to the Hawaiian Islands. It is one of the hidden gems that only travelers in the know will ever see. It is k...

Turtles, Octopus, Moray Eels, Frogfish, and more at Mala Pier, Snorkel in Hawaii

Incredible Snorkel at Mala Pier, Maui This may be one of the best kept secrets of Maui. Just outside the bustling port village of Lahaina, there is an old concr...

Catching Alligators with my Kids

What!? Who does this? Well, I grew up catching alligators with my dad in the marshes of Savannah, GA. Now I have little kids of my own, but we live in Vermont a...

Kayaking with Grizzly Bears

There are some amazing adventures to be had in Alaska. One of my favorite vehicles for adventure is a kayak. There is something so peaceful about the quiet that...