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Circumnavigating The South Island of New Zealand – Hokitika

Hokitika New Zealand at Sunset

I have recently travelled again to the country of New Zealand. This time for an extended period on the South Island.

I circumnavigated the Island, with my wife of 44 years, Linda, by vehicle. The country remains, in my eyes, a place with welcoming people and landscapes […]

A Hop to the Top of Horton Peak

While hiking up to Horton Peak, as if out of nowhere, the lakes appear. They are surrounded by the jagged peaks of the Sawtooth mountains, blue skies, and green forest.  The view can take your breath away.

From left to right, Alturas Lake, Pettit Lake, and Yellow Belly Lake.

Venturing up to […]

24 Hours of Fun at Goat Lake

Sunrise on Goat Lake © Jeffrey H. Lubeck – MESH Art LLC – all rights reserved.

Goat Lake in the Sawtooth Wilderness of Idaho possess water that appears to be shades of emerald and deep blue. Goat Lake offers superlative views of spectacular mountain peaks.

For most, reaching Goat Lake’s 8,220 ft […]