Mighty Susquehanna
The Susquehanna is a shallow river that flows about 440 miles, from Cooperstown to the Chesapeake Bay. Nearly 200...
Newport in the Winter
NEWPORT, RI – Seagulls surf the bitter wind off Narragansett Bay as a lone lobster boat chugs home. By January, the...
Head for Mile Marker Zero
KEY WEST— It is time for the annual migration of snowbirds. Houses are secured, SUVs are packed, and neighbors are...
Snorkeling the Tortugas
DRY TORTUGAS – If you can swim – okay, if you can float – then you can snorkel and the best snorkeling in North...
Where Is the Best Boat Show?
MIAMI BEACH – The traffic had stalled on Collins Avenue, also known as A1A. Drivers didn’t seem to mind; their eyes...
Visit Annapolis Offseason
ANNAPOLIS, MD – If winter winds on Narragansett Bay in Rhode Island aren’t your cup of tea, then consider heading...
Greenwich: Where Time Begins
GREENWICH, England – This is where East meets West. This also is where Time begins and when the New Year begins, this...
Your Ticket to Rome
ROME, Italy – Despite best intentions to relax and to slowly wander the city and ruins, a visit to Rome is guaranteed...

I am a writer and educator, specializing in historic topics. I have 25+ years as a journalist, working for daily and weekly newspapers in Florida and Pennsylvania. I am the author and co-author of 10 books on regional history, including "Play Ball! The Story of Little League Baseball."
I teach communication and anthropological archaeology at Lycoming College. I also direct the summer youth program, Lycoming College for Kids & Teens.








