Life is short - begin every day with a smile!
Like their Scandinavian neighbors, the people of Sweden inhabit one of the most beautiful, and most challenging regions on our vast planet.
Short, bright summers and long, dark winters make Swedish life interesting for sure.
The American Southwest is something of a contradiction…
The nearly-barren and extremely arid landscapes that make up much of Arizona and Utah can be unforgiving to both humans and wildlife.
However, those same areas offer some of the most breathtakingly beautiful scenery on our planet.
As you probably know, Niagara Falls is one of the most intriguing natural wonders in all the world.
Consider the following, and let it sink in…
According to the official Niagara Falls State Park website, a mind-boggling 681,750 gallons of water goes over just the the Horseshoe Falls section of Niagara each and every second.
Yes, you read that right. Well over 1/2 million gallons flow over just the Horseshoe Falls section of Niagara every second of every day!
“When snow falls, nature listens.”
–Antoinette Van Kleef
A while back I featured a video depicting one of our planet’s most beautiful tropical destinations.
Today I’m going to share the beauty that winter can bring to a locale that’s just a very short drive from my home.
If you have ever visited or driven through the rural northeastern Tennessee community of Shady Valley you surely must have noticed how beautiful it is there. [Read more…]
Most folks love heading south to spend a little time in the sun during the winter, but there are actually many among us who prefer to head north instead.
New England is famous the world over for its breathtaking fall foliage, especially when the leaves are at full peak color.
But truth be told, there’s plenty of beauty up north even after the last of those gorgeous leaves have fallen to the ground.