A Walk Around Central Park

In the midst of a metropolis of glass, steel, and stone lies a lush and vibrant green space. Central Park is a well maintained and beautifully manicured park located in the center of the island of Manhattan. There are fountains and statues to be seen, bridges and paths to be explored, and a variety of arts and activities to be enjoyed.


United States Botanic Garden

Nature and photography from a visit to the United States Botanic Garden.


Smithsonian National Zoological Park

Photos from my visit to the Smithsonian National Zoological Park in Washington, DC.


Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

Originally planned as a two hour tour, my visit to the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History became a four hour excursion. I got wrapped up in exploring the exhibits of mammals, gems, dinosaurs, ocean creatures, and a bunch of other interesting stuff.


The city that never sleeps bundled up in a blanket of snow

In February of 2010, the East Coast was battered by a heavy snowstorm that shut down Washington DC and dumped several feet of snow on Philadelphia. The Big Apple took quite a hit but while the streets were emptier than normal, brave bundled up souls continued to move about the city. Mild cabin fever and […]