Again and again, I meet travelers who subscribe to the same philosophy: Tread Lightly. Each uses those same two words, yet while they all take that charge with an immense sense of responsibility, they do not all envision the same end result. Uluru at sunset. Photo by Charish Badzinski. Truth be told, it is not … More Uluru and Treading Lightly: What does it mean to you?
The Julien Dubuque bridge crosses over the Mississippi River from Iowa to East Dubuque, Illinois. Photo by Charish Badzinski. In Dubuque, Iowa, the city’s arms spread wide alongside the Mississippi River, offering an embrace as if to a long lost and deeply trusted friend. A spring day like today is perfect for claiming a square … More Mini Vacay: A minute by the Mississippi in Dubuque, Iowa
The view of the skyline of Rome from the Altare della Patria. Photo by Charish Badzinski. The monument to Vittorio Emanuele II, also known as Altare della Patria, towers over the city of Rome, Italy. The building itself has been much maligned; locals call it “the typewriter” and “the wedding cake,” without affection. Built in … More Random Travel Photo of the Week: Rome Skyline from Altare della Patria
Bodega Brew Pub has good food. It’s true. Photo by Charish Badzinski. I’ve long toyed with the idea of writing a “10 Great Places to Have a Beer” story. It might include Cafe Gollem in Amsterdam, or Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese in London, Mezcalito’s on the island of Cozumel, McSorley’s in Manhattan, The Salty Dawg in … More Bodega Brew Pub: A Love Story
On a relaxed Saturday, Jason Brey, silviculturist with the U.S. Forest Service, enjoys a walk overthe Sweetwater Bridge in Shoshone National Forest with his sons. Photo by Charish Badzinski. In our travels, many of us take trees for granted. Yet behind the seemingly effortless regrowth of trees is an army of dedicated workers who strive … More Reforestation Efforts Begin Today in the Shoshone National Forest
Chances are, you have at one point held the door for someone. Maybe it was my Dad. I just wanted to say thank you. He and Rollerbag Mom and I just finished their biannual grand migration. Dad doesn’t drive, so the responsibility falls upon Mom. I had hoped to help her with the long journey … More Thank You for Holding the Door: Reflections on Traveling with Disabilities
The North Fork, which splits off from the Shoshone River and flows to the east entranceof Yellowstone National Park. Photo by Charish Badzinski. You’ll want to turn down the volume for this video. Here we take a scenic three minute drive through Shoshone River Canyon, west of Cody, Wyoming. Our drive includes some stunning geography, … More Mini Vacay: Shoshone River Canyon and Buffalo Bill Dam
The World’s Largest Buffalo, located in Jamestown, North Dakota.Photo by Charish Badzinski. If you’ve ever driven the long, mind-numbingly straight stretch of I-94 through North Dakota, you may have spied this sweet roadside oddity: the World’s Largest Buffalo, located in Jamestown, North Dakota. If you are making that drive it’s worthwhile to stretch your legs … More Random Travel Photo of the Week: World’s Largest Buffalo, Jamestown, North Dakota
Traveling in Alaska is an intense and incredibly rewarding experience. … More Destination: Alaska – Journey to the Land of the Midnight Sun
For the past several days I’ve been on a road trip through some of this nation’s most beautiful country, including stunning mountain passes through Utah and gorgeous–seemingly endless–stretches of idyllic rolling hills through Wyoming. Cars through some areas were few when we drove it, and you can go for miles and miles without seeing a … More Mini Vacay: Highway 191 in Wyoming
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