Is it possible to enjoy a month in Hawaii without a rental car? Of course . . . but it’s […]
Ten Cool Things to Do in Honolulu
We had vacationed in Hawaii several times without once spending a chunk of time in Honolulu. As the largest city […]
Christmas Week Adventures in Hawaii
Why spend Christmas in Hawaii? Short answer – it’s 82 degrees every day! No snowstorms, and no hat, gloves, or […]
Wrapping Up Road Trip 2019 – What Did We Learn?
We confirmed that we love the traveling life! Our final destination on the drive back to Colorado from Death Valley […]
Is There Any Reason to Visit Death Valley?
Our visit to Death Valley got off to an auspicious start with the most spectacular moon rise I have ever […]
Three Hikes and a Couple of Strolls
Is it really hiking if you aren’t dripping sweat and gasping for air? Hiking in Colorado leads to spectacular destinations […]
Morro Bay: The Rock and Beyond
Why did we decide to hang out in Morro Bay, California for an entire month toward the end of our […]
Lighthouses, Coastal Dunes, and Monarch Butterflies
All three are found along the California coast, but what else do they have in common? Answer: unique and profound […]
An American Castle and 400 Scarecrows
80,000 square feet. 58 bedrooms. 60 bathrooms. 41 fireplaces. 127 acres of landscaped gardens. Designed and built for the wealthy […]
A Short Trip to Sideways Country
It was in 2004 that the movie Sideways put pinot noir on the wine map as the new cool varietal […]
Five Days and 464 Miles on California Highway 1
Just thinking about driving the Pacific Coast Highway conjures up sweeping ocean views and rugged cliffs while riding in a […]
The Incredible California Redwoods
In casual conversation, “awesome” means pretty darn good and perhaps even somewhat special, but most likely not particularly memorable. As […]
