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May 17, 2013
ROAD TRIPPIN’ IN NORTHWESTERN WYOMING – TO CODY
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May 9, 2013
Yellowstone Vacation (Learning) Packages – The Best Way to Know!
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May 4, 2013
Yellowstone National Park Reservations, 2014 – You May Be Too Late!
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April 24, 2013
Some Additional Things I NEVER Travel Without (the CRUISE Edition)
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April 19, 2013
Glamping in Yellowstone – No sleeping on the ground for me!
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Outdoors
May 4, 2013
Yellowstone National Park Reservations, 2014 – You May Be Too Late!
By David Currier -
What does all this mean for you? First of all, it means that if you have not already booked your family's 2013 Yellowstone vacation, you may very well be too late. If 2014 works for you, make your Yellowstone reservations now!
Categories: Accommodations, National Parks and the Environment, Road & Rail, TipsKeywords: badgers, bighorn sheep, Bison, Buffalo, Environment, fine dining, grizzley, Hiking, Horseback Riding, LGBT, National Park, Nature, Outdoors, Parks, pronghorn, reservations, Wolves, Wyoming, yellowstone reservations
April 19, 2013
Glamping in Yellowstone – No sleeping on the ground for me!
Another secluded hike is a six-mile round trip trek from the South Arm to the end of the Southeast Arm where the upper Yellowstone River empties into the lake.
Categories: Accommodations, Armchair, Lifestyles, National Parks and the Environment, Road & Rail, Vacation PackagesKeywords: Buffalo, Environment, fine dining, Fishing, Hiking, luxury camping, National Park, Nature, Outdoors, Parks, Wyoming, Yellowstone
April 10, 2013
Cuba – The Next Gay Destination
Though I have not made the trip (yet) myself, many of my American and French friends cannot say enough about their wonderful experiences traveling in Cuba. It’s really not that difficult to arrange a trip there that bypasses the outdated US travel restrictions.
Categories: Armchair, Beaches, Tips, Vacation PackagesKeywords: beach, Environment, Experience, Gay, GLBT, History, key west, Lesbian, LGBT, Nature, Outdoors, Parks, Sailing, swim, Travel restrictions
April 3, 2013
MAY AND JUNE IN YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK – Rooms With Many Views
Bear cubs begin to emerge from their dens in late March, bison calves and wolf pups begin appearing in April and May, and elk calves are born in June.
Categories: Accommodations, National Parks and the Environment, News, Road & RailKeywords: Bison, Buffalo, Environment, Hiking, History, Hotel Recommendations, National Park, Nature, Outdoors, Parks, Wolves, Wyoming, Yellowstone
April 3, 2013
Mesa Verde Country Hosts 13th Annual Indian Arts and Culture Festival
This year’s featured artist is award-winning Navajo painter Clifford Brycelea. Described as a mystical artist, spiritual artist and realist, Brycelea specializes in watercolor, acrylic and pen/ink mystical and scenic paintings. His work reflects the legends, culture, stories and lifestyles of [...]
Categories: Road & Rail, This & ThatKeywords: Colorado, Desert, durango, History, museum, National Park, Outdoors
April 1, 2013
Yellowstone – Historic Types of Transportation
“Vehicles range from the funky-looking yellow Bombardier snowcoaches still in use today to the drop-belly wagons that were used in early road construction. And without exception, the vehicles offer solid examples of American ingenuity as park managers throughout the generations developed ways [...]
Categories: Armchair, History, National Parks and the Environment, Road & Rail, This & ThatKeywords: antique cars, Buffalo, Environment, historic, History, museum, National Park, Nature, Outdoors, Parks, Wolves, Wyoming, Yellowstone
April 1, 2013
Tear Down That Wall (of snow!) – Yellowstone East Entrance to Open on Time
Cody is located 52 miles from Yellowstone's East Gate and is a popular stop for travelers heading into the park. As a gateway community, Cody offers many attractions that complement the park and help orient visitors to not only the Greater Yellowstone area but also the cowboy culture that [...]
Categories: Armchair, National Parks and the Environment, News, Road & Rail, This & That, TipsKeywords: Buffalo, Environment, Hiking, National Park, National Park Budget, Nature, Outdoors, Parks, Sequester, Wolves, Wyoming, Yellowstone
April 1, 2013
Birding and Wildlife Festival – Cody, Wyoming, May 2013
Thursday's programs include " Realm of the Golden Eagle - Bighorn Basin Bird and Wildlife Ecology Tour," "Grizzly Bears of the Shoshone National Forest," "Spring in Yellowstone Photo Tour," "McCullough Peaks Wild Horse Management Area Tour" and "McCullough Peaks Badlands Hike."
Categories: Armchair, Lifestyles, National Parks and the Environment, Road & RailKeywords: bears, Bird Sanctuary, bird watching, Environment, festivals, Hiking, Horseback Riding, horses, Mustangs, Nature, Outdoors, Parks, songbirds, wild, wild mustangs, Yellowstone
March 31, 2013
Retirement in Hawaii: You CAN make it happen!
By David Currier -
If we would change anything it would be to make the lanai somewhat larger since we discovered that nearly everyone entertains and dines outdoors! Buildiing time was 90 days from pouring the slab to sleeping in the bedroom. The cost was well under $100,00, furnished. Taxes on the developed lot [...]
Categories: Accommodations, Armchair, Beaches, LGBT, Lifestyles, This & That, TipsKeywords: beach, Big Island, Clothing Optional, diversity, Environment, festivals, Gay, hawaii retirement, Hiking, hot water on demand, island of hawaii, kalapana, Lesbian, LGBT, micro climate, National Park, Nature, Outdoors, pahoa, retire, retirement home, spirit of aloha, swim, turtles, vacation cottage, vacation home, VRBO
March 31, 2013
Cruising Hawaii by Submarine
By David Currier, Kevin Kalley -
There’s a twist here, and if you’ve seen the movie The Big Bus you’ll understand – and smile. After the ubiquitous yellow life jacket presentation, the demonstration changes to that of a 1950s sci-fi appearing contraption.
Categories: Beaches, Cruises, National Parks and the Environment, Vacation PackagesKeywords: Big Island, Environment, Hawaii, Outdoors, Sailing, watersports
