A wedding in Santa Fe and an unexpected Halloween Treat

A wedding in Santa Fe and an unexpected Halloween Treat

The morning after the wedding we found a note on our door inviting us to a “Fur Friends Costume Contest” that afternoon to benefit the Espanola Humane Society, which has found adoptions for more than 152,000 dogs and cats over the years. How could we pass this up, Trooper seemed to ask us.

How I got the “money shot” in Custer State Park

How I got the “money shot” in Custer State Park

After some explicit can’t miss instruction I went to the road, dodged an occasional car, fended off a few mountain lions, and took this photo that may not win me an award, but is definitely the coolest night photo I’ve ever taken

To Belize for sun, sand and adventure

To Belize for sun, sand and adventure

Belize boasts more than 500 species of fish and marine life. The water is so clear you can see the reef, sea turtles, rays and more from a kayak too

10 ways to savor fall — before it’s gone

10 ways to savor fall — before it’s gone

When was the last time you spent a day biking or hiking with the kids, crunching leaves under your feet and seeing who can spot the most colorful leaves? It’s not too late for fall foliage

Why they call it an adventure! On the road in an RV for the first time

Why they call it an adventure! On the road in an RV for the first time

The 40 million people in the United States who RV camp regularly sure would be laughing at us newbies. But this is a first, and an adventure for us and whenever you step out of your comfort zone, you’ve got to figure there will be some bumps along the way. That’s why they call it an adventure! Duh.

Continuing the discussion about climate change

Continuing the discussion about climate change

Zoos, aquariums and science museums can also be excellent places to explore this important topic and start a dialog with kids — even young ones — about what they might do to be good environmental stewards