Places we visited for an extended amount of time.
Stonehenge On one of my trips to England we were traveling from one region to another was passing by Stonehenge. It was a nice day so we decided to stop. We were only there for about an hour but it was long enough to get a feel for what Stonehenge is about.Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument located in Wiltshire, England, and is one of the most famous and enigmatic ancient sites in the world. The monument consists of a circular arrangement of large standing stones, which are believed to have been erected between 2500 BCE and 2000 BCE during the…
Traveling on business in the Toronto / Buffalo area allows me to visit Niagara Falls on a regular basis. This is one of the most amazing natural features that is a must see if you are in the area. I have been here many times and this day the weather and sky was perfect for some pictures. On this day my visit to the falls was a quick 20 minute walk and then off to my next meeting.Niagara Falls is a world-famous set of waterfalls located on the Niagara River, which forms the border between the United States and Canada.…
We arrived Glacier Point about one hour before sunset. It was a perfect time to watch the colors of the sky start to turn black.Glacier Point is a prominent viewpoint in Yosemite National Park, California, known for its breathtaking views of Yosemite Valley, Half Dome, and other iconic features of the park. Here's a brief history of Glacier Point:In the late 19th century, the area around Yosemite Valley began to attract tourists and adventurers from around the world. In 1872, President Ulysses S. Grant signed the bill that created Yosemite National Park, making it the first national park in the…
Our flight arrived in Fresno California. We entered Yosemite National Park and our first stop upon arriving was Mariposa Grove. It was a quick stop but well worth it. Nice break in the drive from Fresno on the way to Glacier Point. Mariposa Grove is a grove of giant sequoia trees located in Yosemite National Park in California, United States. It is one of the largest and most famous groves of its kind, with over 500 mature giant sequoias. The grove is named after Mariposa County, where it is located, and is a popular tourist destination and hiking area.The history…
I had the opportunity to visit Perth Western Australia. Perth is about as far as you can get away from where I live. The door to door travel time was just over 36 hours. The good thing is once I arrived the city is one of the nicest places I have been on business travels. My hotel was downtown close to many parks and green spaces that were spectacular. The way the trip worked out I had the weekend to explore and these are some of the things I saw. Being as though it is a 12 hour time difference…
Working for a company in California and having a passion for off road dirt bike riding lead us (myself and a group of co-workers) to the Mojave desert to what was later learned to be a pinnacle of off road adventures in North America. Over the course of several years we made five trips to this area to explore what could be seen on a dirt bike. Our first trip was to Jawbone Canyon. This allowed us an introduction to what this region had to offer as far as off road riding. (Map Attached) We spent three days exploring Jawbone…
View of Banff From Gondola
Banff is one of the most beautiful places I have had the pleasure of visiting several times over the last twenty years. This time was was able to import my my wife with me for a few days. This is what we saw. Banff National Park is about 1.5 hours north of Calgary Alberta, Canada. Banff National Park joins three other spectacular National Parks, Yoho, Kootenay and Jasper. Glacier National Park of Canada is also close by. With only two and a half days we had to move fast. Can't wait for the opportunity for another visit to mozy our…
