Half Dome – First Solo Ascent to the Summit

Eric Beck was the First Solo Climber to Summit Half Dome Peak, a Grade VI Climb in Yosemite National Park Read this description of the first solo ascent to the summit of Half Dome, in Yosemite National Park, and alternate ways of reaching the top for hikers rather than mountain climbers Photo Credit: Breese76 I …

Minneapolis – Let’s Check it Out!

I have a nephew and niece (and a grand-niece!) in Minneapolis; I haven’t been there yet, but I know I’ll go at some point. Here are some cool things I’ve found that I want to do while I’m there. 3 Attractions To Visit Around Minneapolis Minneapolis, one half of the Twin Cities, looks like it’s …

Most Picturesque Places in the US

The United States is one of the world’s largest countries on the planet, covering 3.8 million square miles, equal in size to Canada, with only Russia bigger at 6.6 million square miles. It’s filled with beautiful places, making it very difficult to narrow down the most picturesque, but if you’d like to experience some of …

Traveling? 8 Ideas on How to Stay Healthy on Public Transportation

I cringe every time I fly in a circulated-air, confined-space airplane or a well-used train. But…I’m not going to stop traveling, so I have to deal with it. I have never gotten sick, not even a cold, due to travel (and, I flew home from Europe on March 14, as the pandemic started…yikes!). Wondering where …

Avoid the Airport Lines – for free!

Global Entry, TSA Pre✓, Mobile Passport, CLEAR, and more for no-hassle travel updated April 2022 We all love to travel, but airport lines are ridiculous! The stress, the crowds, the lines…yet we do it, because we’ve gotta get out there and explore the world, right?! Here’s the best way to avoid airport lines – Let’s …