I saw Kootenai at the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center outside the west gate of the Yellowstone National Park at the end of September. He is a handsome grey wolf (I feel actually he looks like a white wolf). He stayed alone, because he had recently lost his long-time pack mate and sibling. The center allowed him to adjust and reach his own understanding of … Continue reading Wolf Story: Kootenai

Grand Teton National Park is gorgeous with mountain vistas, alpine lakes and abundant wildlife. Jenny Lake was the highlight of our visit in the Grand Teton. It is beautiful lake at the base of the mountains. We absolutely enjoyed hiking along Jenny Lake and viewing the beautiful scenery. I took pictures of this cute little squirrel on the way of hiking. We liked staying the … Continue reading The Grand Teton National Park

In 2001, I came to the USA as a graduate student majoring in biochemistry and became a naturalized citizen in 2010. Since it has been ten years after I became a citizen, we went to Mount Rushmore to show our respect to this great nation and beautiful land of freedom. In the Avenue of Flags, Mount Rushmore in the background, the 56 flags represent the … Continue reading South Dakota

We have been to Yellowstone National Park twice. One time several summers ago and recently was September of this year. I throughly enjoyed the fall season of Yellowstone. The geysers were very beautiful at lower temperature. We saw many elk due to their mating season. Hiking was also enjoyable since it is not so hot during this time of the year. There were still many … Continue reading Yellowstone in the Fall Season

Traveling from Midwest to the western state of South Dakota and Wyoming in the late of September of 2020, we stayed at 8 hotels in 15 days during our trip. The pandemic is serious. However, we need to get out of house to enjoy the nature and relax. I feel that if we are cautious and pay attention to the prevention of COVID, we can … Continue reading Traveling during Pandemic Time – Lodging and Food

The Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis (Saint Louis Cathedral) was completed on 1914. The cathedral was named for St Louis. It was designated as a Cathedral Basilica by Pope John Paul II in 1997, and Pope John II made the historic visit in 1999. The church is known for its mosaics, one of the largest in the Western Hemisphere and the addition of an outdoor … Continue reading Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis

St Louis is a very historical city. In the center of St Louis, there is Laclede Avenue & Chouteau Avenue. These names honor of French explorers and fur traders Pierre Laclede and Auguste Chouteau, who settled St Louis in February of 1764. There are two symbols of St Louis. One is Apotheosis of St. Louis, a statue of King Louis IX of France, located in … Continue reading St Louis in the Summer of 2020

We went to Hawaii in 2015. It was a incredible and wonderful trip. The USS Arizona Memorial, located within Pearl Harbor, is a must-see and emotional place to visit in Hawaii. The tour include a movie about the Pearl Harbor attack, a museum and a boat ride to the Arizona Memorial. On December 7, 1941, battleship USS Arizona was bombed by Japanese Naval Forces, which … Continue reading USS Arizona Memorial

If you wonder what this basset hound dog item is? It is a tea pot! It was made in Japan in 1950s’. Tea is the second consumed drink in the world after water. There are many kinds of tea: green tea, black tea, white tea, oolong tea, and pu-erh tea. People choose different tea based on their preference. As a tea lover, I prefer the … Continue reading Sunday Afternoon Tea

The coronavirus has changed our lives dramatically. Traveling has been extremely difficult. Although we lost many exciting moments, it doesn’t mean we cannot have fun in life. Actually there are many adventures just outside our door in our tranquil Midwest. Katy trail was a former Missouri – Kansas – Texas railroad, 240 miles (390 km), between Machens and Clinton at Missouri. It offers opportunities for … Continue reading Katy Trail – The Longest Rails-to-Trails in USA