When we look at the bustling island of Manhattan in New York City today, it’s difficult to imagine that beneath the concrete jungle, there existed a network of rivers and streams that were once an integral part of the landscape.…
Saddle Up! Rediscovering the Forgotten Horse Trails of Central Park
Central Park in New York City is a beloved oasis of greenery in the midst of towering skyscrapers. It is a place where visitors and locals alike come to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Yet, few people…
Wildflowers of Dutchess County, New York
Dutchess County in New York is a treasure trove of natural wonders. Among the many delights that this region offers, the wildflowers bring a distinct charm to the lush landscapes. Native to the area, these wildflowers are capable of painting…
New York Times article about my streaming platform I created in 2001
Originally purchased by The New York Times A Wing, a Prayer And Presto, It’s Web TV By Chris EriksonMay 6, 2000 On a Sunday night in February, in the second-floor lounge of a West Houston Street bar called Madame X,…
Our busy little beaver
A new beaver has started to build dams on the stream where our house is, and in just one week, the beaver has already significantly impacted the environment. So we set up a backyard webcam to see if we could…
Urban Farming at Wattles Community Garden
Wattles Farm started in 1975, is one of the oldest surviving community gardens in the City of Los Angeles. It was among the first gardens that started under then Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley’s initiative to use public lands for…
David Hockney’s Pearblossom Highway
In 1986, David Hockney created the photographic collage Pearblossom Highway, 11-18th April 1986, #2. It is a unique interpretation of his California road trip on a stretch of highway, CA 138. About David Hockney’s Pearblossom Highway The scene is not…
Road trip with my dog across the United States
Los Angeles to New York and back to Los Angeles. Two 35-day road trips with my dog Felix. (this article has been updated with new product information) Instead of flying from Los Angeles to New York and then back again,…
Michael Heizer’s Double Negative
A Birthday Wish Come True. Visiting Michael Heizer’s Double Negative Double Negative is a piece of land art located in the Moapa Valley on Mormon Mesa (or Virgin River Mesa) near Overton, Nevada. Double Negative was completed in 1970.
Launch of the DELTA IV Heavy at Vandenberg SLC-6
I’ve always wanted to see a big rocket launch. When we found out that one of the largest rockets was launching from Vandenberg Air Force Base…we just high tailed it up to Lompoc. Here is a 360° degree video I…