This is a stretch of the Withlacoochee river just on the outskirts of Dade City, Florida. There is a small boat ramp here but you can't go very far up or down river because of blockages. Even a canoe or kayak would require many portages.

This is a view toward the scalloping waters of St. Joe Bay, Florida.

This is the beach in front of the Iguana Lodge on the Golfo Dulce in Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica.

Visiting Iguazu Falls was a dream come true. This is one of the wonders of the world. It is said to be larger than Niagra Falls.

Iguazu falls lies on the border of Argentina, Paraguay, and Brazil. As remote as this is. we met people from our hometown here.

This is near where the Little Withlacoochee River enters the Withlacoochee River. It is in the River Junction Recreation Area in the Withlacoochee National Forest.

This is the floor of the Poas volcano in Costa Rica. You can see the glow of the hot lava and the steam rising. Unless there is enough breeze, there is so much steam that you can't see into the volcano.

Smith creek flows from Anna Ruby falls into the Unicoi State Park in Georgia.The state park is one of my favorite places to stay. It is close to Anna Ruby falls, Helen, Georgia.

This pasture is near Trilby, Florida.

This is the path to the beach at Greer Island Park on Long Boat Key, Florida.

This view is from the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina.

This is the stream that comes down through the Chimney Tops picnic area in the Great Smokey Mountains National Park.