Katmai National Park, Alaska

I had one thing going for me. I could have out run everyone in my group if it came down to that. Our guide referred to these Grizzly Bears as very scary cows. They were in a grazing pattern awaiting the arrival of the Salmon that were due in anytime. This medium sized female was around 450 lbs. The large and in charge males can top 1500 lbs.

You will be able to see the full story in AAA Living magazine in a few months.

DUBLIN

Photographer Cedric Angeles is on a plane headed to Dublin to shoot for T&L. He will let us all know where to find the best pint should we find ourselves there.

ALASKA

Photographer Brown Cannon III is headed to Alaska to shoot for AAA Living magazine. He will be shooting Alaska through the eyes of the locals in Sitka, Homer, Talkeetna and Denali National Park.

Alaska tip #1: Do not pack a fish sandwich to take on your bear viewing tour.

Encampment, Wyoming

Jingling in the horses, Encampment, Wyoming

Golden Gate

Following a recent surf under the Golden Gate Bridge, I thought it was time to learn a fact or two:
8,980 feet in length
4,199 feet - the length of the longest span
Orange Vermillion is the paint color
220 feet of clearance under the span
11 men died building it
Weight - 887,000 tons
1,874,100,431 - vehicles that have crossed as of Nov 2009

8980 feet

Agua Boa River - A feeder river to the Amazon

Deep in the Amazon, the silence of night was broken by the incoming storm. One that was big, and swift and strong. A storm that quickly reminded me of how far I was from home. And how fortunate I was to witness it. -Brown