"I choose to focus on the simplicities that bring us together as humanity instead of the complexities that divide us." -- Ben Kohler
 
On a mission to inspire others, bring smiles to those who cannot make the journey themselves, and to share hope that there is still so much good in the world.

Parks, Monuments & Landmarks

  • George Washington Statue at the Federal Hall National Memorial in NY.
    Federal Hall National Memorial, New York
  • Mount Rushmore
  • OK Corral, Tombstone Arizona
  • Royal Palace for King Christian IV, Hillerod, Denmark
  • Matsumoto Castle, Japan
  • The Alamo, San Antonio, Texas
  • Oregon Caves National Monument
  • Oregon Caves National Monument
  • Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve.
  • Oregon Caves National Monument
  • Oregon Caves National Monument
  • The Oregon Vortex
  • Crater Lake, Oregon
  • Canyonlands National Park, Utah
  • Lewis and Clark Caverns, Cardwell, Montana
  • Mini Ben taking the tour of the Sierra Silver Mine in Wallace, Idaho
    Sierra Silver Mine, Wallace, Idaho
  • Sierra Silver Mine, Wallace, Idaho
  • Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia
  • Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia
  • Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia
  • Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia
  • Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia
  • Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia
  • Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia
  • Mini Ben touring Wall Street thanks to Tammy E.
    Wall Street, New York
  • Yellowstone National Park
  • Old Faithful, Yellowstone Natl Park
  • Old Faithful, Yellowstone Natl Park
  • Old Faithful, Yellowstone Natl Park
  • Yellowstone National Park
  • Yellowstone National Park
  • Yellowstone National Park
  • Yellowstone National Park
  • Yellowstone National Park
  • Minerva Terrace, Yellowstone National Park
  • Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park
  • Yellowstone National Park
  • Yellowstone National Park
  • Yellowstone National Park
  • At Post Office in Yellowstone National Pk.
  • 45th Parallel, Yellowstone
  • Yellowstone National Park
  • Yellowstone National Park
  • Yellowstone National Park
  • Independence Hall
  • Kellogg, Idaho
  • Mini Ben at Yellowstone National Park
    Yellowstone National Park
  • Mini Ben at Yellowstone National Park
    Yellowstone National Park
  • Mini Ben at El Tajin, near Papantla, Mexico, a World Heritage site
    Papantla, Mexico
  • Mini Ben at the North Entrance to Yellowstone National Park
    Yellowstone National Park
  • Mini Ben entering Yellowstone Park
    Yellowstone National Park
  • Mini Ben at Mission San Luis Rey in Oceanside, California
    Mission San Luis Rey, Oceanside, California
  • Mini Ben at Mission San Luis Rey in Oceanside, California
    Mission San Luis Rey, Oceanside, California
  • Mini Ben at the Four Rivers Fountain, Rome, Italy
    Rome, Italy
  • Mini Ben in Trapani, Sicily, Italy. Thank you to Richard and Josephine P!
    Trapani, Sicily, Italy
  • Mini Ben at the Mission San Luis Rey founded in 1798 in Oceanside, California
    Mission San Luis Rey, Oceanside, California
  • Mini Ben visiting the Colosseum in Rome, Italy. Thank you Jeremy!
    Rome, Italy
  • Mini Ben at the artillery post in Fort Casey Historic State Park
    Fort Casey State Park, Washington
  • Mini Ben at Deception Pass, on Whidbey Island, Washington
    Deception Pass, Whidbey Island, Washington
  • Mini Ben at Pioneertown, California thanks to Anne L.
    Pioneertown, California
  • Thank you Anne L for taking Mini Ben to Pioneer Town, California
    Pioneertown, California
  • Mini Ben checking out the music scene at Pioneer Town
    Pioneertown, California
  • Mini Ben at Point Betsie Lighthouse,
    Point Betsie Lighthouse, Michigan
  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Mission San Luis Rey, Oceanside, California
    Mission San Luis Rey, California
  • Mini Ben at Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve
    Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve
  • Statue of Liberty, New York
  • Mini Ben checking out Arches National Park in Utah
    Arches National Park, Utah
  • Grand Canyon National Park
    Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
  • At the Petrified Forest National Park
    Petrified Forest National Park, Arizon
  • Park Ranger and Mini Ben at Yellowstone National Park
    Yellowstone National Park
  • Mini Ben at the Montana State Prison
    Montana State Prison, Montana
  • Mini Ben escaping Montana State Prison in Deer Lodge, Montana
    Montana State Prison, Montana
  • Mini Ben with the car from Mad Max, located at the Montana State Prison Museum in Deer Lodge, Montana
    Montana State Prison, Montana
  • Mini Ben at the St. Augustine Pirate and Treasure Museum
    St. Augustine, Florida
  • Mini Ben at the Habitation at Port Royal, built by the French in 1605.
    Port Royal, Nova Scotia, Canada
  • Mini Ben visiting Thomas Jefferson's Monticello in Charlottesville, Virginia
    Charlottesville, Virginia
  • Mini Ben at Seaside, Oregon. Thank you Manuela T.
    Seaside, Oregon
  • Mini Ben at Fort Casey State Park, Washington
    Fort Casey, Washington
  • Thank you Tammy E. for taking Mini Ben to One World Trade Center, New York, New York
    One World Trade Center, New York
  • Mini Ben visits NASA! Thank you to Velvet and Heather. — at NASA's Johnson Space Center.
    Johnson Space Center, Houston, Texas
  • Thank you Amanda for taking Mini Ben to the Olympic Game Farm in Sequim, Washington
    Sequim, Washington
  • Thank you to the Department of the Interior for all the pics with Mini Ben
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Mini Ben counting tree rings at the Olympic Game Farm & Aquarium in Sequim, Washington
    Sequim, Washington
  • Mini Ben at the Twin Towers Memorial, New York City
    Twin Towers Memorial, New York
  • Mini Ben at Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve
    Oregon Caves National Monument
  • Mini Ben hiking to the Lewis and Clark Caverns in Montana
    Lewis and Clark Caverns, Cardwell, Montana
  • Angkor Wat, Cambodia
  • Tour guide taking Mini Ben around the Lewis and Clark Caverns, Cardwell, Montana
    Lewis and Clark Caverns, Cardwell, Montana
  • Yosemite National Park
  • Mini Ben getting plowed over by a statue
    Ox and plow statue
  • Mini Ben taking in the sights at Trapani, Sicily
    Trapani, Sicily
  • Crater Lake, Oregon
  • Disneyland, California
  • Disneyland, California
  • Mini Ben with the big guns at Fort Casey State Park, Washington
    Fort Casey, Washington
  • Blarney Castle, Ireland
  • Blarney Castle, Ireland
  • Blarney Castle, Ireland
  • Empire State Building
  • Japan
  • Mini Ben at Snoqualmie Falls, Washington.
    Snoqualmie Falls, Washington
  • St. Peter's, the Vatican
  • The Pantheon, Rome
  • The Colosseum, Rome, Italy
  • Rome
  • Sicily, Italy
  • Four Rivers Fountain, Rome
  • Hold on to your shorts!