Okaloosa Island before Tropical Storm Hermine
It had been quite a while since I’d been on the beach, despite the fact that I look at the dunes almost every day from my office along the Emerald Coast. Last time I visited, the Gulf of Mexico was … Continue reading Okaloosa Island before Tropical Storm Hermine
Overlooking Quito
Quito is officially the highest capital city in the world at 9,350 feet above sea level. Located in the Guayllabamba river basin, the city settles nicely into a valley among the Andes mountains range. Continue reading Overlooking Quito
The Temple of Zeus
Traveling to ancient Greek ruins in Athens allows you to travel back in time. I am always amazed how the ancient Greeks were able to erect such immense and lasting structures without modern technology. The Temple of Zeus seen in … Continue reading The Temple of Zeus
Finding Herps on Spence Ridge Trail
Although I’m no longer a student, back-to-school commercials and sales still are the harbingers of the end of summer. We can feel the days getting shorter, cooler, and less humid here in North Carolina, and my friends and I are … Continue reading Finding Herps on Spence Ridge Trail
Tramway at Grouse Mountain
Here you can see the tramway at Grouse Mountain, a small ski/winter recreation resort in the mountains of North Vancouver. Since it was March, the temperature was in the sixties and sunny at the bottom of the mountain, so we … Continue reading Tramway at Grouse Mountain
Tallgrass Prairie Flowers in Central Nebraska
As the wind played with the tiny orange flowers of this tallgrass species, I smiled at thought of them resembling miniature butterflies flittering around. Continue reading Tallgrass Prairie Flowers in Central Nebraska
Summer Colors on Green Lake
2016 has definitely been the summer of sunsets. We couldn’t help but jump onto our pontoon boat on Green Lake in Ellsworth, Maine to take in the pinks, golds, and purples. Continue reading Summer Colors on Green Lake
Acadia National Park
Acadia National Park provides incredible and quintessential Maine views. There are many beautiful hiking and biking trails throughout the park. The photo below shows the view at the top of South Bubble Rock and some of Maine’s coastline. The iconic … Continue reading Acadia National Park
Vail Ski Resort
This photo illustrates the Vail Ski Resort back in December. It was a gorgeous bluebird day in the Colorado mountains! Continue reading Vail Ski Resort
Relaxing in Maine
Blog first published by the Duke Nicholas School. This summer I have been on the move. From New Orleans to Miami to the mountains of North Carolina to Maine, I drove and flew all over the place. My travels have been … Continue reading Relaxing in Maine
Socrates Sculpture Park
Socrates Sculpture Park at sunset. Continue reading Socrates Sculpture Park
Visiting New York City
“…kaleidoscope of loud heartbeats under coats,” Taylor Swift sang. “Concrete jungle where dreams are made of,” as Alicia Keys put it. Growing up in various small towns below the Mason-Dixon line, I primarily experienced New York City through pop culture. … Continue reading Visiting New York City
One World, Two Feet 