Less than 15 km to the west of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile is the Valle de la Luna (Valley of the Moon). Part of the Reserva Nacional los Flamencos, the Valle de la Luna gets its name from the truly stunning landscape of wind- and water-carved sand and stone formations that seem to give it a "lunar" appearance. The ...
The full moon comes but once a month (except of course in the instance of a blue moon wherein there is an extra full moon in a given season). Did you know however that each of the full moons have an "official" name and meaning behind each of them? It's true. The practice of naming the full moon actually dates ...
Although you may not realize it, howling at the moon takes on a whole new meaning when it comes to January's full moon. With each month's full moon getting its own nickname, January gets its nickname as a result of the howling wolves that used to wander on the outskirts of Indian Villages in the midst of Winter. While that ...
Looks like it's that time of the year again. That time when the moon shows up to greet the Amtrak train on its way through town. Now, the moon rose a little earlier than usual this year, but was as full and bright as ever. Besides, with so many people in attendance, you couldn't help but witness the full moon. ...
Every Winter my family and I head down to the Blue River. Unlike most people who make their trip during the day, we like to make ours at night. Because on certain Winter nights, the reflection of the moon and stars cast a magical glow on the river. And if we're lucky, we'll get a night where we can make ...
Ahhhh, the serenity of a moonlit beach. There are moments in life when nature reaches out and leaves a lasting impression on your heart. This was one of those moments. The glow of the moon reflecting off the water-soaked beach seemed to light the way to a whole new world. The glimmer of city lights appeared on the horizon calling ...
Alright, so maybe it's not my own personal Barcelona moon garden, but I sure wish it was! The way it lights up at night is simply mesmerizing. The moon casts a soft glow over every inch of the garden. You'd think there were street lamps posted at every corner of the twisting labyrinth. And whether you stand atop the majestic ...
Being in Boston (or any major city) at night is nothing like being there during the day. During the day, the hustle and bustle of people and cars going to and from work seems to draw attention away from the beauty of the city itself. But at night, a whole new world emerges. A world lit up by various buildings, ...
Have you ever gone walking along the beach and gotten swept away by all the sights and sounds around you? The sound of the waves hitting the sand, the beautiful clouds floating by, the birds always keeping a watchful eye on the world below. Even the driftwood seems to have its rightful place. So you walk along as if you ...
Nature has a way of growing, changing, and adapting to the world around it. Even when one tree dies, somewhere, another tree is ready to ...
One of the great things about traveling is all the sights you can see and the places you can visit. Historical or not, every destination ...
Hey look mom! I can see our house from here! Come on mom, it's not scary. It's only 53 feet off the ground, or was ...
The best thing about traveling and going places you've never been before, is all the wonderful things you will see and do. I don't know ...