A couple of nice days of sunshine and dry weather lured us out on a 20k hike from Velbert to Langenberg which is known for a huge radio broadcasting antenna – and has been since the 1920s! The town itself goes back to the 13th century and has some very old 15th and 16th century […]
Dinosaurs on the Prairie …
In rural areas of the USA it is not uncommon to come across roadside art. Sometimes, however, things stay in your mind. Near Napoleon, ND, this parade of old threshing machines invites you to walk up and touch them. A little bit of history with a touch of humor … “
Mount Robson
How small we are – this mountain is truly breathtaking! “
Reargard Falls
The Rearguard Falls viewpoint provides an excellent opportunity for travelers to witness the end of a long journey by the Chinook, largest of the Pacific salmon. These fish have survived several years at sea to return to the river of their birth, the mighty Fraser. From its estuary in British Columbia’s lower mainland to this […]