On Day 1 of my Southwest roadtrip with Juniper, I am entertained by quirky roadside attractions, drive a lonely highway to to a pretty high-desert lake, and am reminded just how uncomfortable desert camping can be in August. Continue reading Small Town Kitsch on the road to Conchas Lake State Park
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
After having wandered more than half a dozen Redwoods parks, I can declare that this first one we visited is my favorite redwoods park overall. Why, you ask? Read on to find out. Continue reading Wandering the Pristine Ancient Forest at Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park
Rain over Canyonlands
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July 2016 Continue reading 35mm Film Photography – One Hit Wonders: Canyonlands National Park
A legendary rock climbing destination, Smith Rock State Park is a paradise for hikers as well. We made a (not-long-enough) stop here for a few hours on our way south to Bend. What our 4-mile-hiked lacked in length, it made up for with a challenging workout and spectacular scenery. Continue reading Smith Rock State Park: Oregon’s Rock climbing Mecca & Dreamy Day hike destination
Westward We Wander 
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