Buttermilk Falls Natural Area

There are three very common names for waterfalls: Upper, Lower, and Buttermilk. Unlike towns and cities, waterfalls do not need a unique name. This particular Buttermilk Falls has three other same-name falls, all within an hour’s drive. What was unique about this Buttermilk Falls was…

Carcross Desert

It is called the smallest desert in the world, and it was a big part of our Alaskan trip last year. I looked forward to visiting this unique destination in Carcross, Yukon, Canada. When I started researching what to see on our way to Alaska…

Akron Zoo

Recently, we visited the Akron Zoo as part of a weekend trip Celebrating the Queen’s Birthday While Visiting a Foreign Country. For our visit, we arrived at a great moment. The weather was comfortable, the sun was bright, and several families shared the experience with…