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Tomorrow, I leave for Phoenix after spending two weeks in Prescott. Here’s what I captured downtown and at the Sharlot Hall Museum. Enjoy!

The last time I went to the Grand Canyon was seven years ago. The trip was family oriented; my dad, grandparents and brother were with me as we hung out at South Rim for a few hours. This time, it was just my Dad and me, along with the elk and bighorn sheep who decided to […]

I like to think that I have a good head of hair. That also means that I prefer not to wear hats, but one of my favorite shops in Wichita has always been Hatman Jack’s in the heart of the Delano Neighborhood. The building isn’t much on the outside, but the moment I stepped inside […]

You can call Louisville “The Ville” or “Derby City,” but Louisville is also known as the “River City.” Downtown is nestled along the Ohio River right next to the Falls of the Ohio, the only natural barrier for barge traffic along the entire waterway. But unless you plan to sail or canoe through the McAlpine […]

A lot of people have been asking me lately where I’m going on my two trips. I like to think of myself as a spontaneous person, so I hate to make plans just to break them later. But here’s what I’m thinking right now: West Coast Tour – Seven weeks Start Date: 9/12/12 Budget: $1,400 […]