I know, I know! California is nearly a paradise. Especially southern California. It’s where everyone goes to enjoy the beaches and the perfect weather. But if you live in southern California, you know it’s not always perfect. Sometimes the summer…
5 Reasons to Go to Laguna Beach
This post was most recently updated on July 24th, 2020My husband recently whisked me away to Laguna Beach for a weekend getaway. In fact we were celebrating our 35th anniversary! We might have chosen something more elaborate, but with Covid-19,…
Where to Stay in Death Valley
Death Valley is the second largest national park in the United States. 5300 square miles of desert, canyons, badlands, and mountains straddle the California-Nevada border. With stunning views, geologic wonders, a fascinating history, and an ever-changing landscape, it’s no wonder…
Our Death Valley Anniversary
This post was most recently updated on July 25th, 2019Our Death Valley anniversary — yep, that’s where we chose to go to celebrate our 34-year wedding anniversary. Several of my friends thought we were kidding. “Death Valley? Uh, okay. Interesting…
Escondido Hikes You’ll Enjoy
This post was most recently updated on July 9th, 2019One of the best ways to get a feel for an area is to get outside and explore. Escondido, CA, is a great place to do just that. It’s a relatively…
Lake Hodges and the Del Dios Highway
This post was most recently updated on July 9th, 2019Only a few weeks ago, I took a day to discover Lake Hodges and the area surrounding it. I was astounded at all that it has to offer — especially its…
Review: Green Dragon Tavern & Museum
The Green Dragon Tavern and Museum is a restaurant and (yep! you guessed it) a museum in Carlsbad, California. Not just any restaurant, but one patterned after the original Green Dragon Tavern in Boston, where the United States’ founding fathers…
DIsneyland Hotel Review: Kings Inn Anaheim
This post was most recently updated on May 1st, 2019I don’t usually need a Disneyland hotel when visiting from San Diego. It’s only 90 miles away, after all. But last week, we made a family trip to celebrate my granddaughter’s…