Category: California
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Are We Brave Enough?
My knowledge of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway was pretty much limited to the old 1970s disaster movie Skyway To Death. Billed as an adventure/thriller, the story follows a carload of passengers whose lives are threatened when a windstorm cripples the tram and they are left hanging 8,500 feet in the air. The Palm Springs Tramway played…
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A Mammoth Walk in California
Full disclosure: We did not walk up the mountain. Our intention was to wander around up top to get a feel for the altitude, so we chose the gondola for a quick and easy ascent. We were met with gorgeous 360 degree views from what felt like the top of the world. Reg struck up…
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The World’s Tallest Trees
No trip to northern California would be complete without a chance to stand beneath the world’s tallest trees. Our first stop was the Lady Bird Johnson Grove where we walked one of the most popular trails in Redwood National Park. We arrived early, just as the fog was lifting…and parking was still available. Our next…
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Our Lost Coast Adventure
Not knowing exactly what to expect, and having heard so much about it, we decided to check out the drive along the northern section of California’s Lost Coast in Humboldt County. We moved to Humboldt County in 1986, and lived there for 4 years, so we were aware of how remote some areas can be. We’ve…
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Patrick’s Point Escape
With our trailer following behind us, we were making good time as we headed down California’s North Coast. And then, just a hop, skip and a jump from our destination, we came upon a traffic jam, causing Reg to hit the brakes. Twenty minutes later we were on our way and saw no visible signs…
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Cold Spring Tavern
Standing in front of Cold Spring Tavern, it’s easy to imagine the dust flying as a team of horses pull a creaky stagecoach ‘round the bend. Back in 1865 the California tavern was established as a stop for the stagecoach providing mail delivery and passenger service along the route between Santa Barbara and Santa Ynez. It was…
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Discover Pismo Preserve
Rising above Pismo Beach on California’s Central Coast, Pismo Preserve offers 880 acres of unspoiled beauty. Opened to the public just last week, we were excited to be among the first to explore the 11 miles of hiking trails that weave up and down the hillside. We chose the Discovery Trail, a 5.2 mile…
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