This website illuminates my life and adventures. My longing for freedom has led me to over 2600 of the world’s 3978 provinces, to every country on earth and to the summit of the highest peak on each continent (thank heaven for good weather!). In my travels, I learned to respect the intelligence and ingenuity of people of all races and callings both past and present. Come see the world as I see it: as a peaceful place, full of nature and beauty. With the right spirit and intent, we can make our world a virtual Garden of Eden.
DISTINCTIONS: BBC 2017 Travel Pioneer • Journal Articles • Explorer’s Club Flag Expeditions
World Parks Project • Walk Across South America • Jeff Shea Travel Map
Greenland, Warming Island, off coast of Liverpool Land, Young Cross Fox, 2006 - Dennis Schmitt said that this cross fox's fur was dark because it was young. The fur turns white when it reaches adulthood.
Slovenia, Majsperk Prov, River Dusk
Taiwan, Ilan County Prov, Toroko Gorge
Visiting Yamchun Fortress in February is like seeing Machu Picchu in the snow. It is spectacular, not far from Ishkoshim.
Nepal, Monks Dancing At Mani Rimdu, 1983 - When the monks came dancing down the steps of the old monastery at Tengboche in their colorful silk costumes, the local villagers and trekker alike were delighted.
Greenland, Warming Island, off coast of Liverpool Land, Camp At Dusk, 2006 - This photograph shows our camp in the twilight, filmmaker Eric Ristau's silhouette visible as he reviews the day's footage.
Thailand, Tak Province, Largest Krabak Tree In Thailand, 2008, IMG_3391 - This huge tree can be found at the bottom of a steep slope.
Azerbaijan, Ganca Prov, Landscape
Slovenia, Bohinj Prov, River
UK, Calderdale Prov, Path