Wandering Zen – A South Dakota Road Trip

Wandering Zen – A South Dakota Road Trip

To this Wanderer, there is nothing better than an epic family road trip.  When traveling in America, there seems to be a list of sights that appear on most itineraries at some point.  The Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Yosemite, Blue Ridge Mountains, Washington DC and...
Wandering Zen: NYC.4 – Pondering Pizza

Wandering Zen: NYC.4 – Pondering Pizza

Overwhelmed and don’t know where to start planning your next NYC getaway?  With literally thousands and thousands of things to see and do, it can make even the most detailed planner manic.  In this series, we’ll devour the big apple one little bite at a...
Wandering NYC.2 ~ The Parks of Gotham

Wandering NYC.2 ~ The Parks of Gotham

Overwhelmed and don’t know where to start planning your next NYC getaway?  With literally thousands and thousands of things to see and do, it can make even the most detailed planner manic.  In this series, we’ll devour the big apple one little bite at a...
Wandering Zen in NYC ~ 2 Blocks of 41st Street

Wandering Zen in NYC ~ 2 Blocks of 41st Street

Overwhelmed and don’t know where to start planning your next NYC getaway?  With literally thousands and thousands of things to see and do, it can make even the most detailed planner manic.  In this series, we’ll devour the big apple one little bite at a...
Wandering Mt. Rainier

Wandering Mt. Rainier

Rising to 14,410 feet, Mt Rainier stands as a beacon in the Cascade Range and a gem in northwestern Washington state. In 1899, the mountain and the surrounding land became the 5th National Park. As always, the interests of capitalist of the time fought hard against...
Wandering Florida

Wandering Florida

In this excerpt from the Wandering But Not Lost Podcast, Matt, Jan, and guest star Loreen chat about a couple places in the Sunshine State where you can catch some Wandering Zen by Getting up and Getting Out. Honeymoon Island State Park and Big Cypress Preserve are...
Wandering Zen – Descending through the Clouds

Wandering Zen – Descending through the Clouds

There is something so serene about flying – above the clouds – and that period where you descend through on approach. A great time to let your mind wander and grab that moment of Wandering Zen!
Wandering Zen – Olmstead Point

Wandering Zen – Olmstead Point

Olmstead Point has an incredible vista and is a must stop as you travel CA 120 through Tuolumne Meadow. The rugged landscape is punctuated by a view of Half Dome that is quite different than the classic image seen from the Valley Floor. It can get a little windy in...
Wandering Zen – The Conservatory Garden

Wandering Zen – The Conservatory Garden

Olmstead’s Central Park is an urban wonder of the world. Every time you wander here you come across something new. If you are short on time don’t miss the Conservatory Garden. You’ll find this gem on the upper east side at 105th street. This formal...