Every once in awhile we like to bring attention to some of our viewers, or whom I like to refer to as “Dockers”! The Viewer’s Pictorial Expo 2016 features photographs that capture special moments during wondrous adventures and exciting destinations. They were, at the time, experiencing an emotion that compelled them to preserve the...
Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya
We happened to stumble onto this Caribbean paradise when spending time on its neighboring island of Cozumel after taking the 40 or so minute ferry ride to a sister resort just across the channel. This was in 2001 and have been returning ever since. Founded in 1937, Playa del Carmen was a small fishing village before becoming a major...
Shore Lodge’s Culinary Festival & Competition
During our stay at the fabulous Shore Lodge in McCall, Idaho, we had the opportunity to watch and cover the 2nd annual Culinary Festival and The Culinary King of The Mountain Competition, which took place the weekend of April 10th. On Friday, we participated in the “Meet The Chefs Welcome Reception” and I had an opportunity to meet...
Eating Our Way Through the Heart of Italy: Foods of Parma
Get ready to experience the sights, tastes and smells of the aromatic region of Emilia-Romagna in Italy. If you can imagine the top two thirds of Italy symbolizing the shape of a human torso, then Emilio-Romagna is in the upper chest with historic Parma at the heart. This region is special to me not...
The “3 Greats” of Nervous Nellie’s Waterfront Eatery
Be ready to enjoy the “3 Greats” that Nervous Nellie’s Crazy Waterfront Eatery offers: great entertainment, great food and great views. Nervous Nellie’s is located at the end of Old San Carlos Boulevard in Fort Myers Beach’s Back Bay district. Looking out onto Matanzas Pass in the central waterway, one can watch a variety of boats sail by while enjoying a favorite...
Shore Lodge on Payette Lake
Shore Lodge in McCall, Idaho, is situated on the south end of Payette Lake. This glacier-fed lake of 5,330 acres is surrounded by snow capped mountains blanketed with dense forest pines that makes for a picture perfect postcard. The log-built lodge blends in well with the poetic scenery that surrounds it. Everything about this scenario tells me...
Cave Creek Regional Park
View Article in Slide Show Cave Creek Regional Park is located just north of Phoenix, AZ, and sits on 2,922 acres of wilderness in the upper Sonoran Desert. The dryer terrain has elevations that vary from 2,000 to 3,060 feet. There are plenty of trails providing gorgeous panoramic views of the vast plains and there is a trail named “Go...
Panga Fishing Tournament in San Juan del Sur
San Juan del Sur in Nicaragua has been known as a small fishing village throughout its history. Artisanal fishing is a craft still practiced in this modest town and is being passed down from generation to generation. The Annual Panga Fishing Tournament helps support San Juan del Sur’s fishing heritage. Many visiting foreigners, along with North American expats, sponsor a...
The Aftermath of Estes Park’s 2013 Big Thompson Flood
On September 9, 2013, a cold front stalled over Colorado, mixing with monsoonal humid air and offering the ingredients for a perfect storm. From September 9th through 12th, a record breaking 17 inches of rain dropped on Northern Colorado and the Front Range. The following pictures were taken while on a casual drive up Big Thompson Canyon...