When walking the streets of downtown Mendocino, it is easy forget that one is in California. The town’s promontory location, (surrounded by undeveloped coastline on three sides) is just part of what makes this village so scenic. Charming New-England style homes and cottage gardens are the icing on the cake. Continue reading Wandering Mendocino: A New England Village on the California Coast
Almost by accident we find the loveliest Redwoods Grove of them all, at Hendy Woods State Park. In spite of a rainy start, I fall deeply, madly in love with Mendocino County in our two days here. Continue reading Wandering South on the Pacific Coast Highway: Humboldt Redwoods to Hendy Woods State Park
Under gray skies the mysterious beauty of the Redwoods Coast is intriguing, though the weather seems to magnify the grit of the cities of Humboldt County… a grit which cannot be hidden behind notable architecture and hip downtown storefronts, eateries, and historic hotels. Continue reading Wandering South on the Pacific Coast Highway: Crescent City to Humboldt Redwoods State Park
The Damnation Creek Trail is a magical trail, treating the hiker to mammoth ancient Redwood trees, lush fern groves, an incredibly biodiverse forest, and a fog shrouded rocky coast. The caveat? You really have to work for it. Continue reading A Magical Mystical Hike on the Damnation Creek Trail in Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park
Wildlife watching at Klamath Beach may just be my favorite surprise from our Redwoods Coast tour, and reinforces my belief that (with the exception of my pup Juniper) there is nothing cuter than the face of a harbor seal. Continue reading Wildlife Watching at Klamath Beach and Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
Millions of tourists flock to the beautiful beaches of the St. Petersburg area each year. Yet by dedicating all of their time to the Gulf Coast shore, many miss out on really experiencing one of the most vibrant cities in the U.S. With that in mind, I present to you twelve more reasons to visit St. Pete. Continue reading Beyond the Beach: 12 Reasons to Visit St. Pete, Florida
Fort De Soto Park is a Florida camper’s dream. In addition to the lush, private campsites and the hundred activities you can enjoy at this beautiful beachfront park, the campground location is awesome. In minutes you can be in downtown St. Pete and the Gulf beaches.
This is one of my favorite campgrounds in the country. Read on to find out why. Continue reading A Camper’s Guide to Fort De Soto Park
Little did we know that a couple of planned stops in the St. Pete metro area would evolve into a celebration of a man whom I never knew… A man whose contributions to the sailing world cannot be understated. Two days after our arrival on the Pinellas Peninsula, we will come to believe that kismet that led us this particular place, on this particular weekend. Continue reading St. Pete and Dunedin, Florida: Toasting Clark Mills – Father of the Optimist Pram Sailboat
A trip to Northern Washington would not be complete without visiting the San Juan Islands. The ferry ride from Anacortes to Friday Harbor makes for a reasonably priced day trip, and in this case the journey may be even better than the destination. Continue reading San Juan Islands, Washington: Catching the Ferry to Friday Harbor
Westward We Wander 
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