North America

Balboa Park – San Diego Model Railroad Museum – fun for kids and adults

In the basement of the Casa de Balboa Building in Balboa Park, there is an exceptional and huge miniature train...

Seeing Synchronous Fireflies

Most people are familiar with fireflies (also called lightning bugs). They are bioluminescent bugs that live in moist areas in...

Nenana Ice Classic (Alaska)

So, have you’ve ever wondered how bored people got in Alaska in the winter in the past? I’m pretty sure...

Skagway Alaska's Jewell Gardens – go forth and blow (glass, that is)

Skagway Alaska's Jewell Gardens – go forth and blow (glass, that is)

Classes like this are available around the world and I’ve done several.  This is a particularly nice one in Alaska...

Skagway – Dog Sled Adventure

Skagway – Dog Sled Adventure When in Alaska during the summer, you can pay a fortune to be helicoptered out...