Sequoia National Park, in California, is home to the largest trees in the world, but that’s not all you’ll find there. Between Sequoia and its sister park, Kings Canyon, there are over 1300 acres of trees, rivers, lakes, waterfalls, caves,…
San Diego’s Safari Park Highlights
When I was raising my own children, visiting the San Diego Zoo Safari Park was a regular occurrence. Only back then, it was called the San Diego Wildlife Animal Park. And while my children were young, there was a limit…
Camping in the Eastern Sierras, CA
While we all agree that 2020-21 has been a wild ride, I have found it beneficial to focus on the good things that have happened, rather than the obvious challenges. One of our highlights was camping in the Eastern Sierras…
Things to Do in Lakeside, CA
This post was most recently updated on November 11th, 2021I’m pretty sure Lakeside is overlooked by San Diego tourists, maybe even by most San Diego county residents. Which is a little sad, since it’s a small town with some rural…
How to Beat the Heat in California
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…
A 3-Day Big Sur Road Trip You Can Duplicate
Ours was an accidental road trip. The question is…are you the kind of person who would take a Big Sur road trip without hesitation if the opportunity presented itself? Apparently, WE are. Because that’s just what happened to us. I…
Perspectives on Alcatraz: Past & Present
This post was most recently updated on December 14th, 2021 Having lived in the bay area for over five years, I had yet to visit one of the most iconic landmarks in all of San Francisco: Alcatraz Island. So, when…
Carmel-by-the-Sea: So Very Charming!
This post was most recently updated on January 13th, 2022In Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, you will delighted by all the charming shops, galleries, and restaurants. They are housed in cottages that all look rather European. With cobblestone walkways, hidden courtyards, shapely Monterey…