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Wrapping Up Road Trip 2019 – What Did We Learn?

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 […]

December 14, 2019 4
Is There Any Reason to Visit 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 […]

December 2, 2019 7
Three Hikes and a Couple of Strolls

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 […]

November 28, 2019 0
Morro Bay: The Rock and Beyond

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 […]

November 25, 2019 0
Lighthouses, Coastal Dunes, and Monarch Butterflies

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 […]

November 16, 2019 0
An American Castle and 400 Scarecrows

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 […]

November 9, 2019 2
A Short Trip to Sideways Country

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 […]

November 5, 2019 4
Five Days and 464 Miles on California Highway 1

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 […]

October 31, 2019 4
The Incredible California Redwoods

The Incredible California Redwoods

In casual conversation, “awesome” means pretty darn good and perhaps even somewhat special, but most likely not particularly memorable. As […]

October 27, 2019 0
The Curious Disappearance of Crater Lake

The Curious Disappearance of Crater Lake

The weather forecast was not promising – unseasonably cold and windy with up to 3″ of snow, but with reservations […]

October 25, 2019 0
Day Trips from Portland: Rivers, Volcanoes, Wineries, and Bob’s

Day Trips from Portland: Rivers, Volcanoes, Wineries, and Bob’s

Exploring a new city is exciting, but now and again we need a serious nature fix. Not a problem, because […]

October 22, 2019 2
Portland Visit Part 3: Sellwood

Portland Visit Part 3: Sellwood

If you aspire to live in a neighborhood far from the city center where houses are situated on large lots, […]

October 19, 2019 1

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