Tag: nature
Grizzly Bears, Eagles & Whales – Oh My!
Grizzly bears eluded me when I stayed at King Pacific Lodge in British Columbia, so I was fascinated when fellow travel journalist Doug Hansen told me about his time at Knight Inlet Lodge – also in B. C., but a bit further south. I love this part of Canada, and – based on his experience […]
2 Alaska Hiking Trails Locals Love
Alaska hiking trails stretch out across the state. These offer authentic travelers what they came for: gorgeous scenery and a chance to experience nature unrefined. Anchorage-based photographer Victoria Lynn Pennick generously contributed her images and insider comments for this guest post. Both of us hope they will inspire you to explore beyond the beaten path of Alaska’s “must-see” sights and will lead to […]
Non-touristy Glow Worm Caves – New Zealand
Glow worm “sightings” are on the must-see list for many visitors to New Zealand. This isn’t hard to understand. Who wouldn’t want to see the “tail lights” of tiny invisible insects light up the inside of dark caverns and wooded dells. It’s an ethereal experience and one of the unique natural wonders of New Zealand. […]
King Pacific Lodge: Whales in the Wilderness
Since I wrote this, King Pacific Lodge has been moved and is now, primarily, catering to fishermen. For details, go to King Pacific Lodge. Seeing whales in the wilderness had been on my bucket list for quite a while before I read about King Pacific Lodge in Canada. In the meantime, I’d seen whales at […]
