One of our favorite hikes in the Lake Tahoe area is the Rubicon Trail. You’ll find the entry to it in D. L. Bliss State Park on Highway 89, about…
The rugged coastline of Monterey features deep blue waters and rocks worn smooth by the pounding of waves. The bay, sheltered from winds and weather, is a peaceful place. Across…
A summer afternoon at the Coronado Ferry Landing in San Diego gives you a view across the sparkling bay to downtown San Diego. The white accordion roofs top the Convention…
Want to take a little trip through time, back to the early days of San Diego? You can do that by exploring Presidio Park. The park is known for the…
San Diego Old Town preserves a piece of the history of this California coastal city. You can travel back to the mid 1800s as you stroll the wide streets and…
‘Cause in a sky, ’cause in a sky full of stars I think I saw you; ‘Cause you light up the path . . . — Coldplay We ventured on…
Saturday in the park, I think it was the Fourth of July People dancing, people laughing. Can you dig it (yes, I can) And I’ve been waiting such a long…
A highlight of my travels is a tour of the Normandy D-Day area behind Utah Beach in a 1942 Jeep. And you, too, can experience this! American paratroopers landed behind…
Have you ever taken a ride on a cable car? San Francisco is known for these little cars that climb steep hills and veer around corners. The best place to…
Have you thought about how often people you’ve never met do something that brings you joy? This is a season for giving gifts to family and friends. Some gifts are…