San Francisco offers so much for the young — and the young at heart. Having grown up in California, I’ve explored San Francisco many times. My family traveled here when my kids were growing up. I have my favorite activities. And now I’ve been able to enjoy the city with three of my grandkids, seeing…
San Francisco at Christmastime is a charming place to enjoy the holidays. You will find seasonal decor everywhere, with lights in the windows adding to the usual ambience. There are an abundance o Christmas trees and decorations to cheer you. Here are a few highlights from our recent visit to San Francisco at Christmastime. The…
An afternoon on the San Diego Harbor Cruise provides views of the San Diego Bay, a lovely curving bridge from downtown to Coronado, and the USS Midway Museum. My family recently gifted us with a San Diego harbor cruise—the perfect way to enjoy two hours in our home city. Out on the water, you see…
San Francisco is one city I will never tire of visiting. It’s a city built on steep hills navigated by iconic clanging cable cars. The wharf offers a variety of seafood and goodies to tempt your appetite. A world landmark, the Golden Gate Bridge, stands guard across the inlet. And world class museums and parks…
San Diego offers so much to visitors. Beaches, parks, historical architecture, a renovated Gaslamp district for nightlife, and outstanding restaurants for any kind of cuisine you fancy. Having lived in San Diego for most of my life, I have a few favorite must-sees. If you visit for only a short time, I recommend starting with…
Washington, DC memorials are a treasure to explore. Did you know that half of the 12 top-rated architectural wonders of the US can be found in this one small area of the United States? And you can cover this area on foot, enjoying your walk out in the fresh air. This amazing concentration of fascinating…
Every spring people wait eagerly for the Truckee River to fill with runoff from the snow-covered mountains. Once the river is healthy, it’s rafting season! Why Is the Truckee River Important? The Truckee River is much more than a place of recreation, though. It is the only outlet from Lake Tahoe. The lake is more…
When you pay a visit to Mount Vernon, the first home of the first president of the U.S., you get a fascinating glimpse into life in the late 1700s. George Washington, the only U.S. president who didn’t live in the current White House, owned the house and sprawling farmland of Mount Vernon. It’s been restored…
Lake Tahoe is a stunning, deep blue body of water that covers a 70-mile perimeter of the border of California and Nevada. This serene lake, also known as the Lake in the Sky, sits surrounded by stately mountains. In the winter, the ski resorts draw crowds from near and far. The Winter Olympics of 1960…
A visit to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum allows you to remember and honor those lost in the Holocaust. The Washington, DC museum focuses on the individuals in the story while also providing context for World War II. While some of my friends have told me they couldn’t go here, I do think the…