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Travel Stories, Cruise Reviews, and Cultural Adventures
Sexy boobies, the ocean's faithful birdies, fly high, feast, fool around
This booby has his eye on the seas below, looking for a meal. He also eyes the female booby, vying for her graces. This booby is at...

Christene Meyers
May 19, 20143 min read
Cabo calls -- with wowing rocks, top beaches, glass blowing, shopping and a peaceful mission
BAJA TIP OFFERS FAST GROWING CABO SAN LUCAS, QUIET AND ARTSY TODO SANTOS The approach to Cabo San Lucas is a memorable one, with its...

Christene Meyers
May 15, 20144 min read
Central American trek features Panama Canal, monkeys, sky walking
Jacarandas in all their glory escort our travelers through seven tropical countries The jacaranda accompanied, and perhaps blessed, a...

Christene Meyers
Apr 21, 20143 min read
Yellowstone charms in autumn, segues into winter wonderland
Nation's first national park retains its magic for all seasons A bison nibbles on the last of the autumn grasses on a recent drive...

Christene Meyers
Oct 11, 20133 min read
Alpenhof Lodge is Grand Teton's answer to European chalet
The Moulton Barn, one of the world's most photographed, makes a picturesque day trip from Teton Village. Artful Alpenhof offers...

Christene Meyers
Oct 8, 20134 min read
Happy 90th birthday to 'Papa' Martin, who's living a happy life
Grady Martin poses in his wonderful summer garden at home on the Stillwater River. Widower rebounds after loss and 66 year marriage with...

Christene Meyers
Sep 24, 20134 min read
All aboard for a wild, scenic ride on the White Pass and Yukon Railway
Some of the world's most rugged terrain challenged engineers who built this trestle on the steep hillside. RUGGED RAIL RIDE TAKES...

Christene Meyers
Sep 20, 20135 min read


Sunset sail shows off Puget Sound as ferries, tour boats beckon
Seattle is at its best viewed from the water. Options include ferry, Argosy boat or private sail on lovely Far Niente yacht. FAR NIENTE...

Christene Meyers
Sep 13, 20134 min read
High on ice, glaciers, fjords of amazing Alaska
Cruising's pleasures heightened by exilirating Alaskan adventure The wonders of Alaska unfold for Cookie, above, snug in her layers,...

Christene Meyers
Sep 6, 20133 min read
Passion for flowers blossoms into love affair with Montana abloom
Take a walk in a garden to cure what ails you Dahlias recall the photographer's childhood with his mother painting and arranging flowers...

Christene Meyers
Sep 3, 20134 min read
Montana Jack's offers fine fare, superb service and gorgeous views
Ann and Jack Mowell are proud of their rescue and renaming of Montana Jack's, a popular eatery in the little town of Dean, Montana. Rural...

Christene Meyers
Aug 29, 20134 min read
....26 miles across the sea, Catalina Island is a waitin' for me
The harbor at Avalon, the major village in Catalina, is a colorful place to park your boat. California island offers restful, scenic time...

Christene Meyers
Aug 26, 20135 min read
At home in both Montana, California, with nature's bounty to welcome
What is home? Two places capture the hearts of our traveling team Where we love is home - home that our feet may leave, but not our...

Christene Meyers
Aug 13, 20134 min read
Happy birthday to me as I count my blessings
This birthday, Keller takes Cookie sailing off La Jolla Shores. Ringing in another year brings time for reflection, joy, humor and...

Christene Meyers
Aug 9, 20134 min read
Montanan is home on the range
Lions and tigers and bears, oh, my (all but the tigers and plenty more in the Beartooths of Big Sky Country) Home, home on the range,...

Christene Meyers
Aug 6, 20137 min read
Crazy Mountain Inn treats guests to rustic rooms, stellar view, tasty pie
The family run Crazy Mountain Inn makes ends meet over the rainbow in the small Montana town of Martinsdale. Guest house, cafe in the...

Christene Meyers
Aug 2, 20134 min read
Celebrating the horse -- holding his head high in history's annals
HORSE HAS BEEN AROUND LONGER THAN WE THOUGHT STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER and JANE MILDER This scene, of horses in...

Christene Meyers
Jul 2, 20133 min read
Birds bridge miles, bring separated partners close
The bird is the word A noisy jay -- Mexican jay we think, but possibly scrub jay, is an acrobatic, enthusiastic regular at the San Diego...

Christene Meyers
Jun 25, 20134 min read
Jazzercise is the ticket to fitness and fun, wherever you land
Cookie joined thousands of other Jazzercise dancers on the USS Midway in San Diego, to fight breast cancer. COME JOIN, GET FIT, JAZZ IT...

Christene Meyers
Jun 21, 20136 min read
Sailing into spring: savor it in Montana, San Diego or wherever in the world you are!
The violet blossoms of the jacaranda trees are brilliant. Imported from Mediterranean cities such as Barcelona, they number in the...

Christene Meyers
Jun 11, 20133 min read
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