Alyce BenderSep 1, 20175 min readAutumn in the Great Smoky MountainsThe Great Smoky Mountain National Park is the most visited National Park in the park system with over 11 million visitors a year! That is a
Alyce BenderAug 15, 20175 min readHakkoda Mountains in AutumnWith over a week of overcast skies and a chill in the air, I thought it would be suitable to write about fall foliage in the Hakkoda Mountai
Alyce BenderJul 14, 20176 min readFour Seasons in Oirase GorgeOirase Gorge, located at the base of the Hakkoda Mountains in Japan and within the boundaries of the Towada-Hachimantai National Park, has t
Alyce BenderMay 1, 20174 min readJapan in Spring: SakuraCherry blossoms, known as sakura, are a sure sign of spring. Here in Japan, they are a national treasure and everyone looks forward to...