Despite the fact that the Washington Monument is the oldest, the tallest, and the most obvious of Washington D.C.’s many iconic structures, the Lincoln Memorial will always be the most famous building on the National Mall. It was from the steps of the Lincoln...
Of all the stately monuments in Washington, the Jefferson Memorial has always been my personal favorite. I love the graceful neoclassical design, and the way the clean white marble reflects the light when the sun is low in the sky. The bronze statue of President...
I’ve always enjoyed taking photographs of monumental architecture. Something about the classic lines, the simple elegance, the play of light and shadow on curves and hard angles at different times of day and in different seasons. Most important, to me, at least,...
If I was to ask you to name your top five favorite destinations for viewing fall foliage, good odds that New England would make your list, and possibly New York, as in the Catskills and the Hudson Valley. But what about New Mexico? The Land of Enchantment won’t...
Update: February 25, 2026: For those who will be in or around our nation’s capital in late March and early April, here’s this year’s schedule: The 2026 National Cherry Blossom Festival will run from March 20 to April 12. There are multiple events every day of the...
One big advantage of travel on the two lane highways is the perennial presence of wildflowers. Roads create clearings, especially in forested regions, with disturbed soil along the shoulders that’s perfect for the proliferation of flowering plants. That makes...
On our second morning in the Tetons, we roused ourselves well before first light. We didn’t break down our camp, and we didn’t bother with breakfast. Instead, we just jumped in the Jeep and took off, because on that particular morning, I had a plan! The day before,...
As photographers, we all have our specialties: the subjects, locations, or events that really get our creative juices flowing, and inspire our best work. For some, it’s wildlife photography. For others, landscapes. Or seascapes, sunsets, misty mornings. Sports!...
Canadian Road Trips: Yoho National Park
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