Thank you to all of our members who attended our NATJA cocktail meet up in NYC. We heard it was a blast! Hope everyone got to connect with some old and new friends, and a very special thank you to our Advisory Co-Chair Francesca Donlan and Advisory board member Troy Petenbrink for hosting.
NATJA’s founding president, Bob Nesoff had his second book published recently. The book, A History Lovers Guide To Bergen County, is designed for people who travel and are interested in visiting historical locations.Bergen County, NJ, about 15 minutes from New York City, was one of the hot spots in the American Revolution and was called…
NATJA’s founding president, Bob Nesoff’s latest book has been published. The book, both a history book and a travel guide for history buffs, is “A History Lovers Guide To Bergen County.” The book details historic sites from the pre-Revolutionary War to the modern day. Bob said his favorite piece was about the Old ’76 House,…
By: Linda Ballou Just 34 miles up sweeping I 70 from Denver lies Evergreen, a popular stop for folks wanting to breathe deeply of crisp, pine-scented air. Forward-thinking Denver elders forged out huge open spaces for hikers and bikers in this area. A myriad of trail networks lace the hills surrounding the rustic mountain town. I hiked…
By: Linda Ballou I am embarking on a Majestic Mountain Tour through the front range of the Rockies in September following in the hoofprints of Isabella Bird Isabella Lucy Bird was a Victorian Age adventurer who endured tremendous hardships in her explorations of the Rockies in 1873. She became the best-loved travel writer of her…
Dear friends and colleagues, Many people have tried to describe the wonders of the American Southwest, but I think my grand nephew said it best on our recent 8 day road trip through northern Arizona and Southern Utah: “Its crazy!” I couldn’t have described it better. To read about our trip check out my recently published…
By: Linda Ballou Ventura is a beach town with a laid-back vibe that is the gateway to some great adventures. About an hour north of Los Angeles spectacular day trips in the Channel Islands National Park are waiting for you. Turn up at the Island Packer dock in Ventura Harbor at about 9 AM with a lunch…
By: Linda Ballou The only thing certain about travel in 2022 is that it is uncertain. People are chomping at the bit to travel again but need to remain flexible. Flight schedules are still in a state of flux, car rentals are at historical highs, and Covid-19 guidelines in various countries are changing by the…
In 2021 I gave Wai-nani a new look and published the third edition of the story that remains my proudest Achievement. Wai-nani casts a hypnotic spell that transports you to ancient Hawai’i. Available on Amazon and my site www.LindaBallouAuthor.com Embrace of the Wild inspired by the indomitable equestrian explorer, Isabella Bird, was the winner in…
Winter on the Central Coasts means fewer tourists and plentiful wildlife. Birds and marine mammals gather there in chaotic profusion from December to February. Every year, hundreds of birders flock to the sleepy fishing town of Morro Bay on California’s Central Coast to take part in the Audubon Birding Fest. The Pacific’s saltwater mixed with…
