The Sonoran Desert & Saguaro National Park, Arizona
The types of cactus and landscape change as we approach Arizona from New Mexico. The saguaros sparse at first, appearing only occasionally among other cactus varieties in a giant pasture. Then suddenly, seemingly just as we cross the Arizona state line, they are overwhelmingly abundant everywhere we look. From the highway into the area, I...
Volunteer Park Conservatory in Seattle, Washington
Seattle is one of my favorite cities in the U.S. I frequently visit the Pacific Northwest for work, and I always try to tack on a little time to visit with family or friends and discover something new in the city. This time, my friend Ben and I grabbed a cup of coffee and went...