Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve

When we think of national park adventures in Colorado a sandy desert environment may not be what comes to mind. However, Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve’s dune field covers more than 30 square miles with the tallest sand … Continued

Southwestern South Dakota

For many people only Mount Rushmore comes to mind when thinking of what to see or do in South Dakota. But, there is so much more than just the colossal sculptures cut into mountain faces. Two national parks as well … Continued

Hustai National Park

I really wanted to see wildlife while in Mongolia. I finally got to see some at Hustai National Park. Thanks to my friends at New Milestone Tours I got to see some spectacular wildlife. One encounter made up for the … Continued

Cape Point National Park

Much of the wild land in and around Cape Town, South Africa, is part of Table Mountain National Park. This includes the stretch of nature down to the tips of land known as the Cape of Good Hope and Cape … Continued

Nambiti Big 5 Game Reserve

I loved my time at Nambiti Big 5 Game Reserve! This private reserve and my lodge, Ndaka, were outstanding. I dreamed of an African safari for years. Anyone who knew me as a kid or teenager, probably expected me to … Continued

Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

Slender stone columns reach out of canyons lush with forest transporting visitors to an otherworldly natural wonderland. It inspires the mind to think of alien landscapes from science fiction or the ethereal and mystical images from traditional Chinese ink paintings. … Continued

MacLehose Trail – Hong Kong GeoPark

On my most recent trip to Hong Kong, I accompanied a friend from Beijing to the LDS temple for his first time. It was a glorious experience. I am glad I was able to be there to support him. That … Continued

Rocky Mountain National Park

Spectacular views, alien tundra landscapes, a plethora of wildlife and the rocky mountain high are what make Rocky Mountain National Park worthy of such status. One hundred years ago, a group of locals from neighboring Estes Park, Colorado, gathered on … Continued

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