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Ending the first week of 2026 with this peaceful scene from Cades Cove in the Smokies. Large field, mountains in the distance, perfect fall day. No cell signal here. Just nature and quiet. Sometimes that's exactly what you need.
Standing at 6,644 feet, Kuwohi is the highest point in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Cherokee name meaning "mulberry place." Worth the drive up for views like this. The fall colors were absolutely perfect. Ever hiked to the top?
The best part of a classic Tucson monsoon thunderstorm is the reward you get after it passes. The desert light combined with the stormy sky created this incredible, vivid rainbow over downtown. A perfect end to a dramatic afternoon.
Spent the day at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium in July, and it definitely lives up to its reputation as one of the world's best. The Scott Aquarium is incredible, housing everything from sea turtles to jellyfish. A fantastic place to explore and photograph a variety of habitats.
Visited the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City in July. It's so much more than a sports museum—it's a powerful lesson in American history, perseverance, and determination. Standing on the Field of Legends, surrounded by statues of the greats, is an unforgettable experience.
Looking for a cool trip back in time near Denver? Check out the Colorado Railroad Museum. It's an awesome place to get up close with historic machines, from massive steam engines to the quirky Galloping Goose railbus that tell the story of Colorado railroading.
Woke up for the sunrise at the Grand Canyon and it definitely didn't disappoint. It's wild how the light can paint the canyon in so many different ways, all in the same morning. Just a couple of peaceful moments from that morning.
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Pikes Peak has been named “America’s Mountain” as it can be seen for miles when traveling west across the plains. Take a ride up with us to the summit on the Pikes Peak Cog Railway and learn more about the storied history of the mountain.
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Located over 25 miles west southwest of Philadelphia, Longwood Gardens features over 1,100 acres of gardens, woodlands, and meadows along with 13 indoor gardens. If you plan on going, make sure you carve out an entire day. You’re going to need it all to see everything there.
Escadaria Selarón is a set of colorful stairs covered in tiles and artwork. The stairs were created by Chilean-born artist Jorge Selarón who said it was his tribute to the Brazilian people.
