16 Jan 3 easy U.S. getaways to cure the winter blahs
As the holiday dust settles, most of us yearn for a winter holiday. These U.S. getaways may be less expensive and easier to plan on...
31 Jul Yosemite National Park’s extreme beauty and big crowds
Ansel Adams and John Muir devoted part of their lives to protecting wilderness and Yosemite National Park. Today, millions of people each year, domestic and...
16 May Exploring Sonoma Valley wine country by bicycle
What's the best way to experience Sonoma or Napa Valley wine country? We recommend from the seat of a bicycle. What's the best place to...
30 Apr Enjoy Death Valley without the heat
I think most people would like to step outside for one minute to experience the shock of 128 degrees. But would you plan a vacation...
05 Apr Things to do on your next San Francisco visit
Lot of reasons come to mind for vacationing in San Francisco. We’ve always saved the city as our urban playground to finish a long outdoor...
04 Oct California’s Lassen Volcanic National Park
Located in northern California, Lassen Volcanic National Park offers great outdoor beauty with fewer crowds associated with more popular parks. I hope these photos convince...
12 Jul Where to stay in Sonoma: The Cottage Inn & Spa
While we were raising our kids, we took several wonderful trips to different areas of California. Martin and I have also visited on our own....
09 Feb A side of San Francisco you’ve never seen
We like to start out in any new city with a small group walking tour. It’s a great way to get oriented to a new...