Frank Redford’s Wigwam Villages

Frank Redford’s Wigwam Villages

In today’s Zen, we hit the road and visit one of the remaining Wigwam Motels.  I knew that there were more than one of these classic roadside attractions built back in the 1930s and 1940s but as it turns out there were 7 built across 6  states for a total tepee...
Kings Canyon – Wander in Wonder!

Kings Canyon – Wander in Wonder!

Kings Canyon National Park The Road Less Traveled Serenity NOW!Kings Canyon National Park, located in the southern Sierra Nevada in California, is a land of dramatic landscapes, ancient forests, and rich history. Established in 1940, the park was initially created to...
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Wandering Zen – The Wizarding World of Harry Potter  If you are a Wizard or a Muggle, you will find the experience in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at the Universal Orlando Resort, unlike anything that you have ever experienced anywhere at any...
Finding Wellness in Nature

Finding Wellness in Nature

The world of Covid-19 has many of us sheltering-in-place and pondering the future.  This can weigh heavily on your mind and it is critical that you dedicate some time to yourself and ensure that you are keeping your head clear and on a positive track.  Easier said...
Spelunking Across America

Spelunking Across America

Who would have thought that on the heels of National Park Week 2020 comes Cave Week!  So today we lace up our hiking boots and head underground to explore and talk about the caves of the National Parks.  Mammoth Cave may be the largest, Carlsbad may be the most...
At Home with the Sea

At Home with the Sea

Today we travel to the beautiful central coast of California to visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium.  When it opened in October of 1984 it was the largest public aquarium in the United States.  Although developed and created for the public, the mission has always been the...
Wandering Zen – L’Etoile du Nord

Wandering Zen – L’Etoile du Nord

The official tourism website of Minnesota says it best…YOUR TRUE NORTH ISN’T ON A MAP.  There’s no simple way to find it, no compass to lead the way. Because your True North isn’t a place, it’s a feeling. A state of mind filled with...
Wandering Zen – Griffith Park

Wandering Zen – Griffith Park

Today we welcome Susan Judy to the Wandering But Not Lost Podcast Studio to share some of her stories and insights into one of America’s best urban parks.  Griffith Park is home to so many wonderful sights and incredible things to do for all ages and we’ll...
Stay In & Get Out – Part 3

Stay In & Get Out – Part 3

It may be a while before we can get out and do some wandering, so today we pulled together a collection of videos from the National Park Service that will allow you to do a little exploring from the comfort of your own home.  If you are an NPS fan, it’s a good...