Capturing the Moment

  Exploring the Tuskegee River and the Charming Mountain Town of Sylva, North Carolina    Nestled deep in the heart of the Smoky Mountains, Sylva, North Carolina, offers a refreshing escape into nature, history, and small-town charm. Just a short drive from the Blue Ridge Parkway, this picturesque town is often overlooked by travelers heading to the larger Great Smoky Mountains National Park — but that’s exactly what makes it such a hidden gem. "The most photographed court house in North Carolina." This building sits at the head of downtown Sylva. It is common for locals and visitors to climb the stairs to get a view of the town and the distant Smokey Mountains.     One of the lesser-known yet captivating features of the region is the Tuskegee River — a meandering, crystal-clear mountain stream that snakes its way through the rolling hills and wooded valleys of western North Carolina. While smaller and more secluded than its cousin, the Tuckasegee River (often c...

Bridge at Low Tide Shubenackadie River Bridge High Tide    Having a background in marine biology and understanding the movements of the ocean better than most, I have always been drawn to the place where the biggest tides on Earth occur. That place is called the Bay of Fundy. It is located in between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick provinces of Canada. Here the tidal shift has been recorded at a whopping 50ft difference between high and low in a single day. High Tide Low Tide   Because of this phenomenon there are several places set up for viewing the tidal shift as well as a tidal wave, also called a tidal bore which rolls up the rivers and changes the direction they appear to be flowing. Rafter and Kayakers on the Tidal Bore Mom looking out Adventurous Kayaker heading out to the tidal bore    Adventurous kayakers and rafters on small dinghys line up, awaiting the tidal bore so they can ride the wave. Large standing waves are creat...