Carlsbad Caverns: An exquisite labyrinth

I first heard about Carlsbad Caverns when I was just a kid. In the storied way of Americans in the 1960s, neighbors of ours took a family trip out West in their station wagon, as in "See the USA in a Chevrolet." One of the daughters came back brimming with stories of the trip, especially … Continue reading Carlsbad Caverns: An exquisite labyrinth →

A Train Journey to Big Bend National Park

How many times had we planned and canceled trips to Big Bend National Park, I wondered? Four times, maybe? Or five? I can’t remember. And then, in late August, our friend Rick suggested that we plan a trip together to Big Bend for the October 2 new moon. The Big Bend area is the largest … Continue reading A Train Journey to Big Bend National Park →