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North American Adventures

	North Western Washington State. The Olympic Peninsula is a majestic wonder of nature. No other place in America can match its diversity in terrain and weather in such a compact geographic area. You'll find easy access for exploring lakes, waterfalls, rivers and rain forests. In a short span you will can see rainforest, snow capped mountains, fishing areas, and historic lodges.

	Kaslo and Nelson British Columbia Canada. Kaslo enjoys the distinction of being called British Columbia's Prettiest Town and the Switzerland of the Americas...and justifiably so. Elegant Victorian era buildings, tree-lined streets and magnificent lake and mountain views give credence to these titles bestowed upon the community of Kaslo. Nelson is set in the natural beauty of the Selkirks, many artists and writers make Nelson their home. The downtown area is packed with good restaurants, cafes, coffee houses, local shops, and small art galleries.

	Victoria British Columbia Canada. A short ferry boat ride from Port Angeles Washington and you are in the harbor area. Either walk or drive on the boat and 90 minutes later you are in Canada. A very walkable city with historical buildings quaint restaurants, museums, pubs and parks. For those adventurous folks; walk on the ferry and stay a day or 2 while overnighting in a hostel. An adventure you will remember for years.

	Southeastern Washington. Also known as "The Palouse". Most people do not realize this area covers approximately 3000 square miles. Mostly farmland with crops including wheat, barley, lentils, and canola. But there is a thriving timber industry as well. Suprising to some are the educational opportunities with 2 large Universities and numerous Colleges and a burgeoning Technology Sector all nestled, hidden in plain site, within the rolling hills. Also to mention.... the town of Palouse. Yes it is not just an area but it is also a town. And there is no place like home.

	Opened in 1829 as part of a controversial movement to change the behavior of inmates through "confinement in solitude with labor," Eastern State Penitentiary quickly became one of the most expensive and most copied buildings in the young United States. It is estimated that more than 300 prisons worldwide are based on the Penitentiary's wagon-wheel, or "radial" floor plan. Some of America's most notorious criminals were held in the Penitentiary's vaulted, sky-lit cells, including bank robber Willie Sutton and Al Capone. After 142 years of consecutive use, Eastern State Penitentiary was completely abandoned in 1971, and now stands, a lost world of crumbling cellblocks and empty guard towers. ( text from www.easternstate.org ) Please tour the website at your convenience. Images taken May 2009.

	What do you think of when you hear Philly? Cheese steaks (Pat's or Geno's), Rocky Balboa, the Liberty Bell? Yes all of those are here, but there is so much more to this jewel of a city. From the shores of the Delaware river to the country sides of the Pennsylvania Dutch and beyond. Hundreds of years of history is a short walk around the old part of the city. But don't forget the Eastern State Penitentiary, Reading Terminal Market, the riverfront or the zoo. Images taken May 2009.

	The City of Chicago, sitting on the south shore of Lake Michigan, holds a massive amount of history in its aire. Many highs and lows have plagued the city throughout is history. But through good times and bad this city rebounds and continues on. This rich history is peppered with bloodshed, championship victory's, smoking embers, and rivalries that are passed from generation to generation. Images taken April 2009.

	Seattle, the Emerald City, but without the man behind the curtain. Many things originated from this majestic jewel anchoring the northwest coast; Jimi Hendrix, Grunge Music, Starbucks Coffee, the Space needle, and the Pike Street Market. Just to name a few. Many people pass through this area and only begin to scratch the surface of the adventures you can have. Images taken July 2008.

	Sitting at the edge of Northwestern Montana in the Rocky Mountains, Glacier National Park is a gem of wilderness waiting to be explored. You can drive, hike and even take the Amtrak through the park. From every access point you can see the abundance of beauty and wildlife. Hike in further, look from above during a helicopter tour, or pull off the side of the road and you will never know what you can see. Images taken Summer 2008.

	South Carolina, a tempting escape from the snow in December. From rolling hills to the historical areas of the great south to the beaches of the Atlantic Coast. A little of everything for everyone; old plantation homes, museums, beaches, golf and tourist traps. Images taken December 2007.

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