Travel: Meeting the Park Ranger at the Washington Monument 2026-06-12 - Washington, D.C. - Photo by Veronica Arnold. Veronica writes, "The National Park service has Park rangers all over these exhibits and they are very knowledgeable. Besides being kind to guests and answering all kinds of questions, they love to engage in discussions about national parks. I made sure we all talked about Mammoth Cave and other parks in KY! These rangers were pleased how much we appreciate the National Park Service in KY!" Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Great Wooded South: First view of the Pacific Ocean 2026-06-12 - Ventura, CA - Photo by Billy Joe Fudge. Billy Joe writes, "This was essentially my first view of the Pacific. I assume it would have been Ventura! What about that station wagon? As low as it was riding in the back, I might guess that they were carrying a heavy load!" Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Travel: Return To Candy Cliffs (2 of 2) 2026-06-12 - Leeds, Utah - Photo by Robert Ellis, robertelliswoodworking.com. Robert writes, "We hiked the 'additional' 1/2 mile to this second observation point. In many ways it exceeds the first; mostly the swirls seem to be more prominent. The navigator stayed mostly at a higher level, and ultimately I scrambled my way down to this spot. What looked like an easy hike, wasn't! In my youthful days I would have been crawling all over this place. I imagine sticking around for sunset would have yielded some spectacular views, but not for these Kentuckians...we had a little trouble (in full daylight) re-locating the 'goat path of a trail' that drops down into this area. That, combined with the hard-to-find trail at the top, made the decision to leave now the only wisely available choice. Sadly, this gem of an area is often overlooked due to the National Parks, Zion and Bryce Canyon being the main destination of vacationers for this area. Running into another couple on this trail, we all agreed that this place is worthy of some kinda Park status. Road improvements, bigger parking area at the trail head and marked trails would draw more visitors to it. But...then again, does Utah need any more attractions? Off in the far distance is the town of St. George." Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Great Wooded South: Just past the famous Hollywood Sign 2026-06-12 - Los Angeles, CA - Photo by Billy Joe Fudge. Billy Joe writes, "Keep in mind that my first trip was before the days of cell phone cameras. Traveling North on the 101/Ventura Freeway/Hollywood Freeway or whatever it was called at this particular location, I had just missed the opportunity to take a picture of the famous Hollywood sign. Consequently, I snapped this picture out of frustration for having missed that opportunity!" Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Travel: Washington Crossing 2026-06-12 - Washington, D.C. - Photo by Veronica Arnold. Veronica writes, "On my trip to DC I saw lots of things. I even saw a Washington crossing! I didn't witness him crossing the Delaware, but I did watch him cross the street! ;) This was outside Mt. Vernon and while I wasn't sure the exact reason for this character dress, I was thoroughly pleased to see time period clothing and many historical actors." Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Travel: Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool 2026-06-12 - Washington, D.C. - Photo by Veronica Arnold. Veronica writes, "Much has been said about the renovation of the Reflecting Pool here in front of the Washington Monument. I believe they refilled it just last week. It was clean and reflected beautifully." Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Travel: Veronica at the Washington Monument 2026-06-12 - Washington, D.C. - Photo by Veronica Arnold. Veronica writes, "The Monument was open and the elevator tour was operational. If you go, please do what you can to get a ticket to go up inside the monument. It isn't a long time consuming activity, but getting there and parking is hard. But seeing all of DC... From up there was amazing!!! 10 out of 10!" Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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