Articles written by James Barnett

With a storied history of almost 300 years, Leesburg, a sleepy Virginia hamlet, hearkens back to New Year Eves of old. We welcomed 2011 in the town square.

Feb 16, 2011 - James Barnett

The legendary toaster didn't show at the Poe gravesite, but four imposters did. What determines the true toaster and how are the imposters dismissed?

Feb 15, 2011 - James Barnett

Portraits of American presidents, statesmen, and celebrities are showcased at the Reynolds Center, as well as a premier collection of American art.

Feb 15, 2011 - James Barnett

Artists from around the U.S.A. display their work at the Hirshhorn, where an amazing collection of contemporary and post-modern art is on display.

Feb 15, 2011 - James Barnett

Two Smithsonian museums are combined to offer visitors to Washington D.C. one of the best collections of Asian Art in the world.

Feb 15, 2011 - James Barnett

Cherry trees along Washington D.C.'s Tidal Basin blush in variations on the color pink. Tens of thousands of people celebrate this annual rite of spring.

Feb 15, 2011 - James Barnett

Well over 13,000 feet, Wheeler Peak stands as a sentinel over the grand Nevada basin; a central figure at a national park that also includes Lehman Caves.

Jul 15, 2008 - James Barnett

Beyond the shores of Ventura, California, five islands stand in defiance of the Pacific and form Channel Islands National Park. East Anacapa Island is the southern tip.

Jul 3, 2008 - James Barnett

Avoid the summer crowds at the south rim by accessing the canyon via the Havasupai Indian Reservation. An eight mile trail takes the visitor through narrow canyon walls.

Jun 18, 2008 - James Barnett

Over 80 miles in length, the Lost Coast Trail, traverses the last of California's Coastal Wilderness. But from trail head, Punta Gorda Lighthouse is only five miles away.

Jun 18, 2008 - James Barnett

Many excursion companies contract with all-inclusive resorts along Jamaica's north coast and take adventurers by van up to Stony Hill before descending by mountain bike.

Jun 16, 2008 - James Barnett

On the Maryland bank of the Potomac River, a looped trail hides the remnants of Union soldiers ramparts that were built to protect the munitions factory ar Harper's.

Jun 16, 2008 - James Barnett

Mount Whitney, at 14,496 feet, is not only California's highest but also the highest peak of the lower 48 states. A one day ascent and descent requires careful planning.

Jun 14, 2008 - James Barnett

McWay Falls emerges from the foliage of a Big Sur canyon and then drops over 80 feet to a sandy cove before being engulfed by the waves of the Pacific.

Jun 5, 2008 - James Barnett