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…
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…
Escape to Bonelli Bluffs RV Resort & Campground!
Are you looking for a place to escape from city life and enjoy nature? After being cooped up for much of the winter, my husband and I were anxious to get away for a weekend. So when I received an…
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…
A Virtual Journey through Joshua Tree National Park
This post was most recently updated on February 23rd, 2020Joshua Tree National Park is one of the most popular rock climbing areas in the world with 4500 routes to choose from according to “Rock Climbing at Joshua Tree National Park…
Costa Mesa Perfect Romantic Getaway
This post was most recently updated on March 5th, 2022Costa Mesa is the perfect city for a romantic getaway. It’s a central location from which you can easily explore beaches and amusement parks alike. But you don’t have to venture outside…
A Walking Tour of Downtown Los Angeles
This post was most recently updated on July 9th, 2019I’ve lived in California for 29 years and I just visited downtown Los Angeles for the first time! Don’t wait as long as I did, and when you go, be sure…
San Diego’s Cabrillo National Monument
San Diego’s beautiful harbor was discovered by Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, a Spanish maritime explorer, in 1542. At the point where Cabrillo would have turned his ship to enter the harbor, there is a hilly peninsula over 400 feet high. At…