In this hour-long episode, Huell explores a portion of Glacier Bay National Park that relatively few visitors choose to see. While the lure of the glaciers and calving icebergs is completely understandable, I think it would be a real shame to miss this beautiful forest trail. I’m very grateful for this opportunity to pause and listen to the sounds of […]
Point Loma, San Diego — This picturesque and historic lighthouse high on Point Loma was in service for only 36 years, from 1855 to 1891. It was removed from service and replaced by a new lighthouse in a different location that wasn’t obscured by clouds and fog. I shared my own photos from this visit in October 2018.
This week, Huell shares a couple of short films — one from the 1930s and the other from the late 1950s — highlighting the beauty and diversity of Alaska. Huell learns about the legacy of Alaska’s “Glacier Priest” and his connection to California. (Click on the linked image below to see the video.)
I think it was April 1980 when I went along with my parents, my sister, and my niece and nephew to visit the Maritime Museum of San Diego. Sadly, I barely paid any attention to the other historic ships because I was much too enthralled by the Star of India; I shared my photos from that day in October 2018 […]
Yesterday we spent a few hours blissfully unaware of the national chaos as we explored an unfamiliar portion of Folsom Lake shoreline. The area of the North Fork between Granite Bay and Rattlesnake Bar has always been a sort of black hole to me — with small ranches and multimillion-dollar mansions lining this portion of the lake, it didn’t seem […]
Before watching this episode, I had never heard of Gustavus, Alaska. But just from the brief glimpse that Huell offers here, I can say it looks like a really great place to live, full of natural beauty and friendly people. The population numbers less than 500 residents, and I’m sure the locals prefer it that way! Huell visits the charming […]
Not too long ago, I enjoyed a historic and very scenic train ride from Skagway, Alaska, over the White Pass to Carcross, Yukon, where the amazing views are neverending. I experienced this journey’s beautiful sights from the comfort of my own home thanks to a film on Amazon Prime. But if you don’t subscribe to Amazon Prime, don’t worry — […]
This week, in honor of the holidays, I’m sharing some very nostalgic images dating from 1978 through the mid 1980s. I’m still working out exactly where and when some of them were shot, but they feature my niece and my two nephews surrounded by family and having fun with some new toys. Here’s hoping you are all finding ways to […]
A third time the attempt was made, but this time, following the advice, Hal broke out the runners which had been frozen to the snow. The overloaded and unwieldy sled forged ahead, Buck and his mates struggling frantically under the rain of blows. A hundred yards ahead the path turned and sloped steeply into the main street. It would have […]