# Susan Tregoning Photography | Historic Architecture & American Travel Photographer

> Susan Tregoning Photography | USA Architecture & Nature | Travel photography across the United States--iconic architecture, national parks, cityscapes, and wild places. Photo essays, tips, itineraries, and print-ready galleries.

## Pages
- [About Susan](https://www.susantregoning.com/about-susan): Learn about Midwest photographer Susan Tregoning, specializing in historic architecture, American travel, and documentary‑style imagery that preserves regional heritage.
- [Susan Tregoning Photography](https://www.susantregoning.com/): Susan Tregoning Photography | USA Architecture & Nature | Travel photography across the United States—iconic architecture, national parks, cityscapes, and wild places. Photo essays, tips, itineraries, and print-ready galleries.
- [Travel Blog](https://www.susantregoning.com/travel-blog): Discover USA scenic drives, historic byways, and small‑town road trips with photographer Susan Tregoning. Explore American landscapes, architecture, and hidden places through detailed travel guides and imagery.

## Blog Posts
- [Where to Next?](https://www.susantregoning.com/p/where-to-next-medical-travel-life): A behind‑the‑scenes look at life as a medical‑travel family, as Susan Tregoning shares the stress, uncertainty, and unexpected adventures of searching for the next assignment—sometimes right up to the last minute.
- [Moonlit Flight](https://www.susantregoning.com/p/moonlit-flight): Sandhill cranes soar across a moon‑lit sky in this striking wildlife photograph. Discover the story behind “Moonlit Flight” and the magic of migration after dark.
- [The Spring Migration of the Sandhill Crane](https://www.susantregoning.com/p/sandhill-crane-spring-migration): Sandhill Cranes gather by the hundreds of thousands along Nebraska’s Platte River each spring. Explore peak timing, behavior, viewing locations, and photography insights for experiencing this remarkable migration.
- [The Bridges of Madison County: Iowa's Covered Bridges Scenic Byway](https://www.susantregoning.com/p/madison-county-covered-bridges): Hogback Covered Bridge glows in the warm light of an Iowa sunset, its 1884 timber trusses framed by rolling fields and a quiet country road.
- [Hawaii Island's Waipi'o Valley the Valley of Kings](https://www.susantregoning.com/p/waipio-valley-hawaii-island): Discover Waipiʻo Valley on Hawaiʻi’s Big Island, with sweeping coastal cliffs, lush landscapes, and essential tips for visiting this historic and sacred place.
- [Little House on the Prairie: A Visit to DeSmet, South Dakota](https://www.susantregoning.com/p/little-house-on-the-prairie-desmet): Discover De Smet, South Dakota’s Little House on the Prairie landmarks, from the Ingalls Homestead to the Surveyors’ House and sweeping Dakota prairie views.
- [Historic Car Shows at The Henry Ford: Motor Muster & Old Car Festival](https://www.susantregoning.com/p/henry-ford-historic-car-shows): Experience The Henry Ford’s Motor Muster and Old Car Festival at Greenfield Village, where classic cars, living history, and vintage culture come alive.
- [Painted Churches of Hawaii’s Big Island: History & Art](https://www.susantregoning.com/p/big-island-painted-churches): Explore Hawaiʻi’s Painted Churches—St. Benedict, Star of the Sea, and St. Theresa—where vivid murals, folk art, and island history come together.
- [Western Trails Scenic and Historic Byway: Landmarks of Nebraska’s Pioneer Past](https://www.susantregoning.com/p/western-trails-byway-nebraska): Journey the Western Trails Scenic and Historic Byway in Nebraska, tracing emigrant routes, frontier landmarks, and dramatic rock formations of the Great Plains.
- [Historic Bowens Mills 160 Years of Michigan History](https://www.susantregoning.com/p/historic-bowens-mills): Discover the story of Historic Bowens Mills, an 1850s Michigan grist mill surrounded by brilliant fall color, with images and history that highlight the site’s role in early rural life.
- [A Visit to Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden: Big Island’s Stunning Rainforest Walk](https://www.susantregoning.com/p/hawaii-tropical-botanical-gardens): Explore Hawaii Tropical Botanical Gardens on the Big Island, a lush rainforest sanctuary with waterfalls, ocean views, and rare tropical plants along the Hamakua Coast.
- [Great Blue Herons: A Common Sight at Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge](https://www.susantregoning.com/p/crab-orchard-great-blue-herons): A close encounter with a Great Blue Heron at Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge, captured through humorous moments, quiet patience, and wildlife photography.
- [Explore Frank Lloyd Wright’s Only Gas Station in Cloquet, Minnesota](https://www.susantregoning.com/p/frank-lloyd-wright-gas-station): Explore Frank Lloyd Wright’s only gas station in Cloquet, Minnesota, and learn about its history, design, and significance as a rare architectural landmark.
- [Goddard Chapel in Marion, Illinois: A Century of Gothic Revival History](https://www.susantregoning.com/p/the-goddard-chapel): A look at the first 100 years of Goddard Chapel in Marion, Illinois—its Gothic Revival architecture, its ties to Leroy A. Goddard, and the personal family history woven through this National Register landmark.
- [Cave‑In‑Rock: Outlaw Legends and the Natural Wonder of the Ohio River](https://www.susantregoning.com/p/cave-in-rock): Discover the history, legends, and natural beauty of Cave‑In‑Rock, the famous limestone cave overlooking the Ohio River in southern Illinois.
- [Exploring the New Orleans Garden District: Architecture, History, and Must‑See Homes](https://www.susantregoning.com/p/new-orleans-garden-district): Wander beneath live oaks and past grand 19th‑century mansions on a self‑guided tour of New Orleans’ Garden District, where preserved antebellum architecture, cast‑iron details, and historic landmarks create one of the city’s most iconic neighborhoods.
- [Autumn on the Bayfield Peninsula: The Wisconsin Lake Superior Scenic Byway](https://www.susantregoning.com/p/wisconsin-lake-superior-scenic-byway): Explore the Wisconsin Lake Superior Scenic Byway—Bayfield Peninsula views, small harbor towns, brownstone history, waterfalls, and quiet Northwoods beauty.
- [Amnicon Falls State Park: Waterfalls, Trails, and Covered Bridge](https://www.susantregoning.com/p/amnicon-falls-state-park): Explore Amnicon Falls State Park in northwest Wisconsin, home to scenic waterfalls, short trails, and the historic Horton Covered Bridge.
- [A Walk Through Minnesota's #1 Winter Wonderland: Bentleyville "Tour of Lights"](https://www.susantregoning.com/p/duluth-holiday-light-display-bentleyville): Explore Bentleyville Tour of Lights in Duluth, Minnesota, with a walk through the state’s largest holiday display along the Lake Superior waterfront.
- [Seven Bridges Road:  The Best Short Drive on Minnesota's Lake Superior North Shore](https://www.susantregoning.com/p/seven-bridges-road-duluth): Explore Duluth’s historic Seven Bridges Road, a scenic drive along Amity Creek featuring stone‑arch bridges, waterfalls, forest trails, and North Shore history.
- [Top of the Trace: The Natchez Trace Parkway - Tennessee and Alabama](https://www.susantregoning.com/p/natchez-trace-parkway-tennessee-alabama): Natchez Trace Parkway guide to the top milepost stops from Nashville through Tennessee and Alabama, including waterfalls, overlooks, history, and scenic drives.
- [The Middle of the Trace : The Natchez Trace Parkway - Top Half of Mississippi](https://www.susantregoning.com/p/natchez-trace-parkway-top-half-mississippi): Natchez Trace Parkway guide to the top half of Mississippi, with historic mounds, overlooks, hiking trails, and well‑preserved Old Trace segments.
- [Bottom of the Trace: The Natchez Trace Parkway - Bottom Half of Mississippi](https://www.susantregoning.com/p/bottom-of-the-trace-natchez-trace-parkway-mississippi): Explore the southern Mississippi section of the Natchez Trace Parkway with historic sites, swamps, mounds, waterfalls, and scenic stops from milepost 160 to Natchez.
- [Least Terns Breeding on the Mississippi Gulf Coast: The Largest US Breeding Area](https://www.susantregoning.com/p/least-terns-mississippi-gulf-coast-breeding): Least Terns nest along the Mississippi Gulf Coast each spring. Discover their behavior, conservation challenges, and the first hatchlings of the season on these busy beaches.
- [Rodney Ghost Town: A Mississippi Just Off the Natchez Trace Drive](https://www.susantregoning.com/p/rodney-ghost-town-mississippi-history): Explore the ghost town of Rodney, Mississippi—once a thriving river port near the Natchez Trace, now a fading landmark of early American history and architecture.
- [West Ship Island: Gateway to the Gulf Islands National Seashore](https://www.susantregoning.com/p/west-ship-island-gulf-islands): Explore West Ship Island, a serene stretch of the Gulf Islands National Seashore known for its beaches, coastal history, and the iconic Fort Massachusetts.
- [In the Land of the Giant Presidents Heads](https://www.susantregoning.com/p/giant-presidents-heads): Explore the abandoned Presidents’ Heads in Virginia—towering, weathered concrete busts with a fascinating history, rare public tours, and unforgettable photo opportunities.
- [Three Golden Age Landmarks to Explore in Meridian, Mississippi](https://www.susantregoning.com/p/meridian-golden-age-landmarks): Explore three of Meridian, Mississippi’s most fascinating Golden Age landmarks—the Mississippi Industrial Heritage Museum, the 1896 Dentzel Carousel, and the graves of Gypsy royalty. A deep dive into history, industry, and folklore in Mississippi’s Queen City.
- [Historic Waterway to the West:  The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park](https://www.susantregoning.com/p/chesapeake-ohio-canal-national-historical-park): Discover the C&O Canal’s quieter side with historic sites, scenic towpath walks, and lesser‑known stops from Washington, D.C., to Cumberland.
- [Escape to the Blue Ridge Parkway](https://www.susantregoning.com/p/escape-to-the-blue-ridge-parkway): Plan your Blue Ridge Parkway adventure with this guide to the best overlooks, seasonal highlights, historic stops, and travel tips—an inviting visual retreat into one of America’s most scenic mountain drives.
- [The Best of Duluth Minnesota](https://www.susantregoning.com/p/best-of-duluth-minnesota): Explore Duluth, Minnesota—from Canal Park and the Aerial Lift Bridge to historic lighthouses, harbor cruises, and ship watching on Lake Superior.
- [Nebraska: Sandhills Journey National Scenic Byway](https://www.susantregoning.com/p/nebraska-sandhills-journey-national-scenic-byway): Drive the Nebraska Sandhills Journey Scenic Byway and discover rolling dunes, ranch country, wildlife, dark skies, and historic stops along Highway 2.
- [The Canada Geese Mating Ritual](https://www.susantregoning.com/p/canada-geese-mating-ritual): Canada Geese courtship and mating ritual documented at Heron Haven, capturing rare behaviors, post‑mating displays, and nesting insights in a natural wetland setting.
- [The Best of Texas Route 66](https://www.susantregoning.com/p/best-of-texas-route-66): Explore the best of Texas Route 66 with historic landmarks, restored stations, quirky roadside icons, and essential stops from Shamrock to Glenrio.
- [The Best of New Mexico Route 66](https://www.susantregoning.com/p/best-of-new-mexico-route-66): Explore the best of New Mexico Route 66—from Tucumcari neon to Santa Rosa, Moriarty, Albuquerque, and historic roadside icons across the Mother Road.
- [Red Oak II:  A Missouri Route 66 Gem](https://www.susantregoning.com/p/red-oak-ii-a-missouri-route-66-gem): Explore Red Oak II, a recreated Missouri village where artist Lowell Davis preserved early rural America and Route 66 history.
- [Old Chain of Rocks Bridge: A Route 66 Gem between Illinois and Missouri](https://www.susantregoning.com/p/old-chain-of-rocks-bridge-route-66): Explore the historic Old Chain of Rocks Bridge on Route 66, known for its 30‑degree bend, Mississippi River views, and restored pedestrian trail.
- [A Guide to Parke County, Indiana: The Covered Bridge Capital of America](https://www.susantregoning.com/p/parke-county-covered-bridge-guide): Discover Parke County, Indiana’s 31 covered bridges, winding country roads, and timeless Midwestern charm.
- [Washington DC's National Cherry Blossom Festival: A Trip for Your Bucket List](https://www.susantregoning.com/p/dc‑national‑cherry‑blossom‑festival): Washington, DC’s cherry blossoms shine each spring. Explore the festival’s history, peak bloom tips, and the story behind the iconic Tidal Basin trees.
- [Exploring Elfreth's Alley: A Hidden Gem in Philadelphia’s Old City](https://www.susantregoning.com/p/elfreths-alley-philadelphia): Step into Elfreth’s Alley, a 300‑year‑old Philadelphia street shaped by artisans, immigrants, and preservationists.
- [From Boomtown to Ghost Town: The Rise and Fall of Thurmond, West Virginia](https://www.susantregoning.com/p/thurmond-west-virginia): Step into Thurmond, West Virginia, a nearly untouched railroad ghost town where C&O history, coal heritage, and preserved architecture line the New River Gorge.
- [Bridge Day:  A Walk on West Virginia’s Wild Side](https://www.susantregoning.com/p/bridge‑day‑new‑river‑gorge): Experience Bridge Day on the New River Gorge Bridge, West Virginia’s largest one‑day festival celebrating BASE jumping, engineering history, and Appalachian scenery.
- [Hidden Gems: 10 Must-See Covered Bridges in Somerset County, Pennsylvania](https://www.susantregoning.com/p/somerset-county-pennsylvania-covered-bridges): Discover ten historic covered bridges in Somerset County, Pennsylvania—timber truss landmarks preserved across the scenic Laurel Highlands.
- [Why Hawks Nest State Park Belongs on Your West Virginia Itinerary](https://www.susantregoning.com/p/hawks-nest-state-park-new-river-gorge): Hawks Nest State Park offers New River Gorge views, CCC‑era architecture, rail history, and scenic trails just outside Ansted in southern West Virginia.
- [From Sacred Lands to Sci-Fi Sets: Unveiling Wyoming’s Hell's Half Acre!](https://www.susantregoning.com/p/hells-half-acre-wyoming): Discover Hell’s Half Acre, a striking Wyoming badlands landscape tied to ancient buffalo jumps, frontier travel, and the region’s dramatic geologic history.
- [Hidden Gem Alert: Rediscover History at Wyoming's South Pass City Ghost Town](https://www.susantregoning.com/p/south-pass-city-wyoming-historic-site): Visit South Pass City, one of Wyoming’s best‑preserved mining towns, featuring original buildings, Carissa Mine history, and frontier‑era interpretation.
- [Beyond Yellowstone: A Guide to the Beartooth Highway All-American Road](https://www.susantregoning.com/p/beartooth-highway-guide): A high‑elevation All‑American Road linking Red Lodge and Yellowstone, with alpine plateaus, glacial lakes, and historic engineering along US‑212
- [Beyond Yellowstone: A Guide to the Buffalo Bill Cody Scenic Byway & Cody, Wyoming](https://www.susantregoning.com/p/buffalo-bill-scenic-byway-wyoming): A heritage look at the Buffalo Bill Cody Scenic Byway, tracing geology, early infrastructure, and the historic route leading from Cody to Yellowstone’s East Entrance.
- [The Best of Illinois Route 66](https://www.susantregoning.com/p/best-of-illinois-route-66): Explore Illinois Route 66 through its early alignments, restored landmarks, and roadside architecture from Chicago to St. Louis.
- [Exploring Iowa’s Loess Hills Will Change How You See the Midwest](https://www.susantregoning.com/p/loess-hills-iowa): Explore Iowa’s Loess Hills, a rare wind‑built landscape with steep ridges, prairie remnants, scenic overlooks, and a 220‑mile byway across western Iowa.
- [A Traveler’s Guide to Iowa's Amana Colonies](https://www.susantregoning.com/p/amana-colonies-travel-guide): Visit the Amana Colonies in Iowa, a National Historic Landmark offering German heritage, artisan crafts, historic architecture, festivals, and unique Midwest charm.
- [The White Squirrels of Olney Illinois:  A Bucket List Journey](https://www.susantregoning.com/p/olney-white-squirrels): Discover Olney’s rare white squirrels — their history, legends, conservation efforts, and where to find them in this charming Illinois town.
- [From Utopia to Today: Exploring Historic New Harmony, Indiana](https://www.susantregoning.com/p/exploring-historic-new-harmony-indiana): Explore New Harmony’s utopian past, Harmonist architecture, Owen‑Maclure experiments, and the landmarks that make this Indiana town a National Historic Landmark.
- [Explore Indiana's Historic Pathways National Scenic Byway: A Southern Indiana Road Trip](https://www.susantregoning.com/p/indiana-historic-pathways-national-scenic-byway): Travel Indiana’s Historic Pathways Byway, a 250‑mile route tracing the Buffalo Trace through historic sites, museums, forests, and southern Indiana towns.