Angel Island State Park Our Stay in Mill Valley, CA Angel Island’s Haunting History and Lush Beauty We embarked on the ferry in Tiburon to Angel Island State Park, an island in the heart of San Francisco Bay. Despite the overcast sky, the ferry ride offered breathtaking panoramas of San Francisco. On the island, we […]
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Moore Park in Klamath Falls Oregon A Foggy Morning in Moore Park This Wednesday morning, a beautiful mist hung over the park. We were early birds. While hubby did his run, I followed the Nature Trail through the park. The fall colors were still here even though winter was definitely approaching. The temperature was just
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Crater Lake National Park Oregon Crater Lake, Oregon’s Unique Blue Gem We first visited Crater Lake National Park on Sunday, November 3, 2019! This second time, it still made a great impression! Crater Lake is nature’s unique gem with an intense blue color like blue sapphire stone and an almost perfect circle! Not “Diamonds Are
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MacKerricher State Park Our Stay in Fort Bragg, CA Beauty Amidst Erosion: MacKerricher State Park MacKerricher SP in Fort Bragg, California, once belonged to the Pomo and Yuki people, who thrived here for centuries. Later, in the mid-1800s, the MacKerricher family established a ranch with livestock here. In the early 20th century, the area became
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Jug Handle State Natural Reserve Our Stay in Fort Bragg, CA A 500,000-Year Journey Through Time! We went on a special journey through time at Jug Handle State Natural Reserve, California. Here, the Ecological Staircase is a living timeline, with five distinct terraces revealing a fascinating 500,000-year history. Each terrace, roughly 100,000 years younger than
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Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park Our Stay in Fort Bragg, CA A Hike at Point Cabrillo Light Station Our California adventure took us to Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park, just south of Caspar, between Mendocino and Fort Bragg. We hiked along a portion of the coastal trail, crossing a waving grassland
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Fort Bragg: From Lumber Town to Enchanting Coastal Escape Our Stay in Fort Bragg, CA Exploring Fort Bragg’s Enchanting Downtown Fort Bragg, California, has a rich history deeply interwoven with the logging industry. Founded in 1857, the town was important in transporting lumber during the late 19th and early 20th centuries; it became a significant
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Mendocino, CA Our Stay in Fort Bragg, CA Mendicino, CA, A Town Steeped in History Mendocino, California, is more than just charming; it’s a historic gem recognized by the National Register of Historic Places. This quaint town offers a captivating glimpse back in time. Our exploration began at the Ford House, one of Mendocino’s oldest
Our Stay in Soledad, CA California Soledad’s Motel Stopover to California Gems During our travels, we sometimes crash into hotels for a few nights to visit those must-see spots in the area. That led us to Motel 8 in Soledad, CA, our quiet, clean, and comfy base camp for exploring the few gems in the
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Pinnacles National Park – Day 2 California Hiking the Prewett Point Trail October 22, 2023 1.39 mi 0:30:41 hrs 55 °F On our second day in Pinnacles National Park, California, we started with the Prewett Point Trail near the park’s western entrance—a short, easy hike with great views of the Father of the Pinnacles Hain
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