One of the most beautiful and historic cities in America, Charleston, South Carolina, is the latest in my series of blog posts, ‘My Instagram Top 10.’
Category: Travel
From food to discoveries, Lane documents his favorite destinations and the things that make them unique
WATCH: Briarwood Nature Preserve, a natural wonder
Briarwood Nature Preserve, located near Saline, Louisiana, is the birthplace and home of Caroline Dormon, a world renowned naturalist, author, artist and the first woman hired by the United States Forest Service.
My Instagram Top 10: Skyscrapers and cityscapes
Interesting examples of architecture is the latest subject of my series of blog posts, ‘My Instagram Top 10.’
My Instagram Top 10: Flowers and foliage
My Instagram account features anything and everything that captures my attention.
I’m curating some of my favorites in a series of posts featuring my favorite Instagram shots.
My Instagram Top 10: Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
My Instagram account features the people and places that capture my attention.
I’ve curated some of my favorites into a series of posts I’m calling ‘My Instagram Top 10.’
Project aims to stabilize, restore Civil War-era Sabine Pass Lighthouse
A witness to history, the 1857 Sabine Pass Lighthouse stands sentinel at the point where the Sabine River empties into the Gulf of Mexico. Rising 75-feet above coastal marsh land, the brick tower, located in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, has survived a half-dozen hurricanes, including monsters Audrey and Rita. Six brick buttresses form its unique octagonal…
WATCH: Exploring southwest Louisiana’s wild side
Southwest Louisiana is home to wildlife and geography unlike any other place in America. Click here for a tour of the scenic prairies of Cameron Parish.
WATCH: Riding atop a fire engine in Longview’s Christmas Parade
One of my favorite community events in all of East Texas is the annual Longview Christmas Parade. Click here to watch.
Discovering history beyond the books
History isn’t as bland of a subject as it’s sometimes portrayed. Many people probably think of a stack of dusty books taking up space in a classroom or library, but I envision a vibrant picture of stories preserved by people, places, and culture. My fascination with learning and preserving the past is the reason I…
WATCH: Kayaking the Ozark National Scenic Riverways in southern Missouri
Click here to explore the Ozark National Scenic Riverways, the first national park to protect a river system, is an exciting adventure.
WATCH: Flying around storms over northeast Texas
Click here to watch a time-lapse of my flights into Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and Tyler Pound Regional Airport.
WATCH: Wheels up over Missouri Ozarks
Click here to watch my flights between St. Louis and Cape Girardeau, Missouri on Cape Air.
Hidden among the pines, The Blue Hole is preserved as a Texas treasure
Nestled in the Angelina National Forest in Deep East Texas, 36 miles southeast of Lufkin, is one of the hidden jewels of Texas. The Blue Hole, as it’s known, is a brilliant blue-green-colored lake surrounded by the craggy white sandstone cliffs of a former rock quarry. First opened in the late 1800s, rock was removed…
WATCH: Dramatic views of Mt. Rushmore, Black Hills National Forest
In honor of the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service, click here to watch dramatic views of Mount Rushmore and Black Hills National Forest in South Dakota.
WATCH: Kayaking the Lower Mountain Fork River in Broken Bow, OK
Click here to watch my latest trek down the Lower Mountain Fork River in beautiful McCurtain County, Oklahoma.
WATCH: Millions of bats take flight over downtown Austin
Crowds of people gather every Summer evening around dusk to watch as many as 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats emerge from the world’s largest urban bat colony. Click here to watch.
WATCH: Kayaking at Tyler State Park
Click here to watch a quick 360 degree view of the 64-acre spring-fed lake at Tyler State Park.
WATCH: Wheels up from Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Click here to watch a time-lapse of a takeoff and landing from my recent flight from Charlotte, North Carolina to Dallas, Texas.
WATCH: Inside Tyler’s Cotton Belt Depot Museum
Click here to learn more about the thousands of model trains and East Texas railroad artifacts housed inside the Cotton Belt Depot Museum.
WATCH: Walk through America’s largest rose garden
Click here to take a tour of the largest rose garden in America, the Tyler Rose Garden. Fragrant roses aren’t the only flowers currently in bloom.
Cross 10 bucket list destinations off your list in one trip to the Canadian Rockies
Throw a dart at any map of the Canadian Rockies and you’ll suddenly find dozens of worthy additions to a bucket list of the world’s most breathtaking destinations. Summertime and winter visits provide totally different experiences. Below, you’ll find some of the must-see points of interest in western Alberta. 1. Moraine Lake Located in the Valley of…
WATCH: Cruising the Caribbean to Cozumel
Click here to watch highlights from my Caribbean cruise to Cozumel, Mexico.
WATCH: Spring blooms in the 57th annual Tyler Azalea Trail
Click here to watch a tour of the 57th annual Tyler, Texas Azalea and Spring Flower Trails, which draws more than 100,000 visitors to the city each year.
WATCH: Time-lapse of taxiing & takeoff at Bush Intercontinental Airport
Click here to watch a time-lapse of push back, taxiing, and takeoff from my flight from Houston to Tyler, Texas.
WATCH: Spectacular sunrise takeoff from Tyler Pounds Regional Airport
Click here to watch a time-lapse of push back, taxiing, and takeoff from my sunrise flight from Tyler to Houston, Texas.
WATCH: Natchitoches Christmas Festival fireworks display
Yahoo ranked the Natchitoches, Louisiana Christmas festival the number three light show in the country, behind Rockefeller Center and Disney World. Click here to watch highlights of the fireworks display.
WATCH: A vacation with a greater purpose
When was the last time you received a postcard? I received one in the mail this week that has a great story that comes all the way from Taiwan. Click here to watch.
WATCH: Rangers celebrate win with fireworks
Click here to watch the fireworks display following the Texas Rangers’ August 28, 2015 victory over the Baltimore Orioles at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas.
WATCH: Kayaking the Lower Mountain Fork River, Oklahoma
Click here to watch highlights from my kayaking trek along the Lower Mountain Fork River near Broken Bow, Oklahoma.
WATCH: Balloon glow at the Great Texas Balloon Race
Click here for highlights from the annual balloon glow at the Great Texas Balloon Race in Longview, Texas.
WATCH: Fourth of July fireworks display in Natchitoches, LA
Click here for highlights of the Fourth of July fireworks display in Natchitoches, Louisiana along Cane River Lake.
WATCH: Nighttime images in Colorado, Wyoming, and South Dakota
Click here to watch some of my favorite nighttime images from my travels in Colorado, Wyoming, and South Dakota in June 2015.
WATCH: Badlands National Park, South Dakota
Click here to watch a slideshow of images taken in Badlands National Park, South Dakota.
WATCH: Aurora dances in the night sky
Click here to watch images of the Northern Lights, as viewed from Crook County, Wyoming, near the town of Sundance on June 23, 2015.
WATCH: Time-lapse of flight descent into Charlotte, North Carolina
Click here to watch a short time-lapse of the descent of my flight from Houston, Texas to Charlotte, North Carolina.
