Picture a river as smooth as glass, perfect 60-to-70-degree weather, surrounded by luscious green trees and bushes, and laughing and enjoying yourself as you float down the Russian River with your best friends, your family, or in my case, just me and my son. That’s what I recently had the pleasure to do with Russian…
Some go to Red Rocks National Park for hiking. Some for rock climbing. All go to glance at the majestic red mountains and the stark desert landscape. But you do not have to hike in the desert sun or be an avid climber to enjoy this beautiful park. Red Rocks has a 13-mile scenic drive…
Beautiful fresh snow. Tall trees that open to a wide clear meadow. A view of Mount Shasta and Shastina to look at. And a groomed trail used mostly by locals. Is there a better place to have your first cross country skiing adventure? To make it even better, it was a morning excursion with just…
After spending months locked up with your family, you may be in desperate need of quality time with your significant other. As cases start to decline, people are starting to think about travel, and in particular the chance for maybe a romantic getaway. If you have some childcare from your “quaran-team”, even an evening with…
When heading up to Southern Oregon, one of the most popular sites is Crater Lake. Known for its pristine blue water, incredible views, and unique geological features, it is a must stop for anyone visiting Oregon and road tripping on the west coast. But is it safe for families in the time of COVID? Is…
Summer camp, cancelled. Museums closed. Planes are scary. But you have time you want to take off and kids to entertain. How do you enjoy a safe summer staycation in the San Francisco Bay Area? We have been working to enjoy our summer and I have a few ideas that are safe and help you…
“Don’t go chasing waterfalls. Please stick to the river and the lakes that you are used to”. Well I don’t know what TLC was talking about because in Kauai we went chasing some beautiful waterfalls. And it was worth every minute! Waimea CanyonWaimea Canyon, the Grand Canyon of Hawaii. Kauai is a small island, and…
When the early miners came out to California, gold was not the only thing they found. They found hills and giant trees like nothing else they had ever seen. After years of ravaging the forests for these enormous giants, the Calaveras Big Trees State Park was created to both protect them, and educate us on…
On September 1, 1885, Walter J Mercer, like so many before him, went to California looking for gold. And he got it, but in a most unexpected way. Under a tree, he found the enterance to a huge natural made cavern. Immediately thinking he found a gold cavern, he staked a claim and had his…
Our first day in Ubud promised to be a fun experience and I can unequivocally say it did not disappoint. Our awesome guide from Destination Asia picked us up at 9am from the Wapa di Ume, and we headed in our ridiculously large van for about an hour outside Ubud. There we were welcomed into…