It has been a very fun week and it’s not even over yet. With three days left to go, the Albuquerque International Balloon Festival is inspiring creativity and emanating majesty into the air over New Mexico. The hot-air balloons range from beautiful to wild and wacky. Part 1 of this series seems to be a

This year at the Albuquerque International Balloon Festival, some of the most imaginative and clever hot-air balloons have risen. This is a list of several of my favorite balloons to appear. Angry Birds A crowd favorite for sure! The Piranha Monster! Annie the Lady Bug Humpty Dumpty Even Humpty Dumpty makes an appearance! Squirt the

Washington has a long history of abandonment. It’s not necessarily a bad thing though. These abandoned places and things can really spark your imagination and make you do some creative things. Bicycle Tree – Vashon Island, Washington The legend has it that the local sheriff Don Puz left his bicycle leaning against a fir tree in

Louisiana is one of the most photogenic states in the country. From the bayous to the historical cities, there is so much to see and do. Here are 16 photos that don’t do Louisiana true justice but they’ll give you a taste of the beauty. The Countryside Dawn in Louisiana is absolutely breathtaking. Louisiana is

New Mexico was and is the wild west. And with the gold rushes that occurred in the late 19th and early 20th centuries many towns were established. Many of these are vacant ghost towns but some still are alive and well and actually quite lovely. I’m going to share the towns that still stand today

When you think of New Orleans visions of Bourbon Street chaos and French Quarter beauty come to mind. But New Orleans has so much more to offer. In particular is the spectacular and magical New Orleans City Park. The 1,300 acre park opened to the public in 1854, making it one of the oldest city

Rainbow photos are a dime a dozen but when it comes to truly beautiful captures, they are few and far between. New Mexico is the perfect state for images of rainbows, thunderstorms, and sunsets. Arguably it’s the best state in the country for such sights. Here is a collection of 10 of the most amazing

A lot of people may not be aware that the current Seattle, Washington is built on top of an old Seattle, Washington. There are tunnels below the city that are still intact that show the once ground floor of Seattle as it was in the mid-19th century. On June 6, 1889 at 2:39 in the

Often the strangest town names are in places where there’s not much around. You know, the middle-of-nowheres that populate our vast and beautiful country. New Mexico is not exception to the strange town name epidemic. Here are 9 towns I think you’ll find to be quite strange in New Mexico. 1. Truth or Consequences Well

With the most beautiful state in the country comes darkness that truly will scare you out of your mind. When we think of cemeteries we immediately imagine ghostly apparitions and all kinds of different haunts. If you’re feeling a bit courageous this fall, and you want to explore some haunted cemeteries, then this list is

Washington is without a doubt the most beautiful state in the country period! It contains the most beautiful mountain scenery, cityscapes, and seascapes that always leave visitors breathless. Also there just isn’t a bad time of year to be here. Washington is perfect year-round and here are 11 reasons why it is. 1. North Cascades National

The world over knows the name of Roswell, New Mexico. The first thought that most likely comes to mind is of alien spacecraft landings and government cover-ups. Roswell is short-changed due to its media abused and conspiracy-based image. It actually has one of the most unique thriving fine art scenes in the country and some

The magical season of autumn is amongst us. Every state has its own unique take on the season. The bayou is no exception. I have searched the internet looking for some of the best photos of Louisiana during autumn and have come up with some real beauties. Sit back and enjoy these 9 photos of

Washington state during autumn is perhaps the best state in the country to experience the glory that the season brings. The leaves turn a myriad of autumnal colors, the people fill with cheer, the darker (friendly) sides of personalities surface, and the state turns into a unique wonderland. Honestly, Washington State can’t be beat when it

White Sands National Monument is one of many reasons that New Mexico is referred to as “The Land of Enchantment.”  People from all around the world travel to White Sands in droves throughout the year. It makes them feel as though they’re visiting another planet because of its insane white sandy dunes (actually gypsum crystals