August 2, 2024
Though I visiting White Sands National Monument a few years back, today’s weather would create a very different experience. The desert storms darken the sands and sky, creating dramatic landscapes. Also because of the weather, I was isolated. The usual park goer’s with their sand sleds and disks were far Read more…
June 6, 2024
There aren’t many National Parks east of the Mississippi River. We don’t have the magnificent land formations born of the Colorado Plateau. But we got the the Great Lakes. Indiana Dunes National Park is right next to the gorgeous Lake Michigan. It would be my day and night destination as Read more…
July 27, 2022
When you travel to the desert in the middle of the summer, it is a given that you will be on your own. While I do prefer solitude to most company, it is more about the Milky Way season for me. The desert is dark, free of artificial light of Read more…
February 18, 2018
A visit to White Sands National Monument, 100 miles north of the Mexican border, had more enchanting views, more blue sky backdrop. This state is so varied in its beauty. Standing within these stark white sand dunes was a thing of fantasy. It’s like you’re on the beach, but you Read more…