Today is the 60th anniversary of the Wilderness Act, a groundbreaking 1964 law that designated over 800 wilderness areas across the United States.
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A beautiful blend of maritime heritage and artistic charm floods through an open window, following the call of sea birds and the sounds of a busy harbor just around the cobblestone bend.
Read MoreThe Louvre is home to iconic masterpieces like the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo, and centuries of culture and creativity are displayed in its magnificent halls.
Read MoreGreek, a part of the Roman Empire, Italian, Sardinian and French shaped the small Mediterranean port into an enchanting city with a rich history and vibrant culture.
Read MoreA symbol of absolute monarchy and luxury, the Palace of Versailles was transformed from a hunting lodge into a grand palace by King Louis XIV in the 17th century. It became the political center of France and epitomized royal extravagance.
Read MoreBob Dylan has said, "I love Paris. I love the way it is. I love the way it was. I love the way it always will be." It's a perfect reflection of the city's timeless charm and enduring appeal, capturing its unique blend of history, culture, and romance.
Read MoreClaude Monet’s home and gardens in Giverny, France, serve as a living masterpiece, where the famed Impressionist artist found inspiration for his iconic water lily series.
Read MoreWalking around Paris, looking in mirrors. They were going on, reflecting light attached to relics.
Read MoreIn the high desert of New Mexico, the voices of native tour guides harmonize with the Rio Pueblo de Taos in confluence with the crystal clear Sangre de Cristo snowmelt. Weaving tales of survival and tradition, the guides talk in hushed reference to Taos Pueblo.
Read MoreVocalist Merry Clayton delivers hope in "Gimme Shelter" — December 5, 1969 — through a dark gospel plea wrapped with armageddon, her voice a thunder crack at 3:01, shaking the empty pews.
Read More"I've been absolutely terrified every moment of my life and I've never let it keep me from a single thing that I wanted to do."
Georgia O'Keeffe
Read MoreI've always kept notes, bits of thought, turns of a phrase heard, borrowed, or mine that one day will manifest a country song filled with ghosts, the unsavory outskirts of town, and a train or two. This last trip to New Orleans, Louisiana, in so far as note gathering and eating, was more than rewarding.
Read MoreIn typical New Orleans fashion, the battle features food, music, a dash of debauchery, and barrels of rum.
Read MoreThe warnings are never enough. Haphazardly jammed into the San Jose sand, salt-encrusted signs caution in Spanish: No hay socorrista presente.
No lifeguard on duty, gringo; you're on your own.
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Read More“You build on failure. You use it as a stepping stone. Close the door on the past. You don’t try to forget the mistakes, but you don’t dwell on it. You don’t let it have any of your energy, or any of your time, or any of your space.” - Johnny Cash
Read MoreHe's a putt-putt wizard
There has got to be a twist
A putt-putt wizard's
Got such a supple wrist
Read More“For the first time in my life, I slept out in the open air. During the night it rained a little but not enough to wet us to any extent. Got up early enough in the morning to get our breakfast, & commence photographing as soon as the sun rose.”
Thomas Moran, 1871.
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