Field testing Photo Mechanic version 5

Field testing Photo Mechanic version 5

Update 2-15-13 PhotoMechanic celebrates turning 15 years old in 2013 and is offering monthly specials all year long. Check their website for free trials and the deal of the month.   One of the benefits of a high priced DSLR is the ability to shoot RAW files. That...

Hurricane Season – what do we do?

After watching the devastating effects of 2012’s biggest storm – Hurricane Isaac – it became quite evident what impact a slow-moving tropical storm like this can have.  First, the storm took much longer than anyone had anticipated to move through the Louisiana coast...
Cleveland finally gets its first hostel

Cleveland finally gets its first hostel

For years and years, there’s been an effort to bring a real hostel to the Cleveland area.  Finally it is a reality. The Cleveland Hostel had their official grand opening on September 12.  With Mayor Frank Jackson, Councilman Joe Cimperman, and a host of dignitaries in...
Big adventure on the mountaintops in Evarts, KY

Big adventure on the mountaintops in Evarts, KY

Some things are just made to get the adrenalin going. Things like ziplines and ATV adventures. Luckily for those who thrive on such things, you can find both in one day at the same location in Evarts, Kentucky. Evarts is a small mountain community in Harlan County,...
The Great Allegheny Passage for bikers and hikers

The Great Allegheny Passage for bikers and hikers

Bike Pittsburgh to Rockwood to Cumberland and back in a long weekend, and discover the best in small-town America. Looking for a bike trail where you can ride in natural surroundings? A path you can follow without resorting to maps or GPS? Maybe you want a path where...