No matter where you live, whether you are experiencing wind and rain, scorching heat or the icy breath of Mother Nature herself, there is something extremely peaceful about chilling out with the morning sun. The crisp cool air seeks to instill life in your soul while at the same time doing its best to take your breath away. The frozen ...
Have you ever wondered how winter seems to appear overnight? One day colorful leaves are falling, the wind is blowing and a chill is settling in on the town. The next morning the world is covered in a blanket of fresh fallen snow. Well, it looks like this little muse has been busy decorating the winter landscape. Whether Mother Nature ...
You can't exactly call it your favorite "local" restaurant, but oh is it worth a visit! Sitting atop the mountain at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in British Columbia, Canada is the Eagle's Eye Restaurant. Its name truly describes the breathtaking views you will get overlooking the mountains. But its beauty doesn't stop there, the culinary masterpieces served at the Eagle's ...
Winters in Lakewood, Colorado can be tough. If you've never experienced one, a Colorado blizzard is nothing to sneeze at. The winds blowing fiercely to and fro, the snow covering anything and everything in sight. If you are unlucky enough to get caught out in the freezing temperatures there is only one thing that will ease your mind...seeing home. A ...
In the winter months, I've found that due to the snow and the color of my coat, I don't blend in as well with nature. So, people who love to walk around here are always spotting me, trying to take my picture, trying to pet me, etc. Oh man, here's another one. Okay...if I don't move, maybe they won't see ...
Oh man, I live for winter. By the time summer comes around, I'm already going through serious winter wonderland withdrawals. I'm the kind of person who if I could have Frosty the snowman with me year-round, I would. So, I came up with my own solution. Meet my summer snowman! I know it's not quite the same, but when you're ...
It was a cold winter day and a thick layer of snow had fallen overnight. We knew we had to wait until mom and dad got up before we could go make snow angels in the fresh new snow. So, like most kids, we played quietly in our room, anxiously awaiting that moment. But, that's when we noticed it...the stormtroopers ...
There are many times in life when it seems as if we almost spring forward through time. The winter that once was is all of a sudden gone and Spring is knocking at our door. Sometimes days, weeks and even years fly by as if they were only yesterday. Other times it's simply an hour lost. Each time serves to ...
When I went down to the pond on that cold winter day, this was not exactly what I was expecting. The sign read "Danger Thin Ice" and boy was it right! What came through here, a tank or something? There wasn't a piece of ice anywhere to be seen. I guess that just goes to show you'd better heed the ...
If you are lucky enough to be visiting Zurich, Switzerland between November and February, you should waddle on over to the Zoo of Zurich for an experience you will not soon forget. During those months (weather permitting), the zoo's king penguins and their loyal followers set out for their daily Penguin Parade. It's a funny site to see with the ...
Another day has come and gone. The memories may fade away with the setting sun, but in our hearts they last forever. The day itself ...
Mother Nature's beauty can be seen all around you. All you need to do is open your eyes and you'll be able to see the ...
No matter where you live, whether you are experiencing wind and rain, scorching heat or the icy breath of Mother Nature herself, there is something ...
There are certain places, we all have them, where we go in order to have nature take our breath away. Cochrane Hill near Calgary, Alberta, ...