The Urban National Park of Indiana Dunes

The Urban National Park of Indiana Dunes

*As seen in North Canton Living Magazine February 2025 The waves crashed against the pier with spray arching over the walk. The sky bright blue after several days of storms. In the distance, I could see Chicago across Lake Michigan seeming to float on the green water....
Taking Flight in Dayton

Taking Flight in Dayton

Wright Brothers III Carillon History Park Wright Brothers National Museum Entering the last of the four airplane hangers, I could feel my mouth fall open as I stared at the presidential airplanes. Not one but four presidential aircraft. After a day of so many types of...
Into the Depths of Carlsbad Caverns

Into the Depths of Carlsbad Caverns

*as seen in North Canton Living Magazine October 2024 I watched the monitor as the elevator descended. The park ranger stood quietly by as my ears popped. 30, 40, 50 and so as the elevator ticked on. When we reached the bottom at 79 stories, the ranger reminded us of...
Sunny Days at White Sands National Park

Sunny Days at White Sands National Park

*as seen in North Canton Living Magazine September 2024 I drove the narrow winding road leaving the desert and entering a white wall of sand. The dunes towered above me with their grains blowing in a constant river of white across the road. The brilliant blue...