Our second stop on our tour of National Parks was at Bryce Canyon National Park. At this time of year the weather is still very cold at this elevation (8,000-9,000ft.) so many of the good hikes were not open. But we did the Navajo loop that I would highly recommend. Bryce is full of rock formations called Hoodoos. One of the most famous is Thor's Hammer and you can get a much better view of the Hammer by walking down on the Navajo loop. You can walk through Wall Street, a nice slot canyon.... read more

In August of 2004 I visited Kauai and I wanted to do the Kalalau Trail after hearing about it from friends and reading that it was one of the best coastal hikes in the world. Well, in short it is amazing! Most guidebooks typically recommend 3-5 days to do the trail. Well, I don't listen well--I had it in my mind that I would do it all in one day--11 miles out and 11 miles back. But, it is not really the distance that is so daunting but the fact that the trail narrows so much in places and is exposed on the cliffs. And after a number of good rains and washouts it can present some nerve-racking sections. So, I stayed in the beautiful little town of Hanalei and drove over to the trail head ... read more

The pictures in this posting are simply a collection of some of my better pictures from a variety of locations over the past few years. Enjoy!... read more

Date of Trip: April, 2005 My friend/colleague Li and I went to Montreal for work on this trip and had just a couple extra days to also visit. Glad we did because Montreal was nice but Quebec City was even better. Quebec City The journey by car from Montreal to Quebec City was a long road lined with snow and moose warning signs. Entering Quebec City seemed like nothing special until we arrived at the historical city center where we stayed. I think the best part of Quebec City is walking through the streets as they are unique and filled with interesting shops and many restaurants. There is definitely a European feel to the place. I also enjoyed running down around the St. Lawrence Seaway with great views of the Chateau Frontenac. I don't remember seeing ... read more

I thought I would add some pics from my home institution--North Carolina State University. While we are known for scenery around campus I thought I could highlight a few spots that are worth seeing.... read more