If there is ever a “best” time to go snowshoeing, it has to be during a snowstorm. That may seem … More
Tag: california
Carson Pass
There are two sno parks at Carson Pass at the crest of the Sierra Nevada mountains on the only state … More
Amador County
If you ever find yourself in Plymouth, California, eat at Taste, stay at Rest, get the truffle potato chips from … More
San Diego Walkabout
It was a warm and sunny weekend in San Diego; as if there are any other kinds of weekend there. … More
Bodie State Historic Park
Tucked out of sight in the mountains east of Bridgeport, California, Bodie State Historic Park lies among nondescript and bleak … More
Carrizo Plain National Monument
Trawling through the myriad websites listing the top destinations for wildflowers in California, you’ll eventually find mention of Carrizo Plain … More
McKittrick
I awoke before dawn having barely slept the previous night in the dingy motel along the strip of civilization that … More
Napa Valley Wine Train
We were watching television one night when a commercial came on offering a “Recession-Blues Buster” weekend package that included a … More
Oysters
I used to dislike oysters. More accurately, I never knew that I liked oysters. For whatever reason, oysters fell into … More