Photos and text revealing some of the most scenic places to visit in California
Our last day in Bodega Bay we hiked a trail called the Pinnacle Gulch Trail which passes through a break in the mountains and ends at a small beach on Bodega Bay. The trail runs through a residential area; it… Read More »The End of the Line…last bit of Bodega Bay and Paso Robles Wineries
On Sunday, June 16, we headed down the road to spend a few days in Bodega Bay. The drive was less than an hour, so we opted not to hook the Jeep up to the RV. Instead, I took the… Read More »Bodega Bay, California
While staying in Petaluma and Forestville, we visited a total of 9 wineries: one was a disaster, one was just okay, and 7 were somewhere on the continuum between good and exceptional. I didn’t take pictures at most of the… Read More »Sonoma County Wineries
I’ll be doing a separate post about the wineries we visited while in Sonoma County. But first, there are a few other highlights and a few more photos of old buildings! On Sunday, June 9, we spent most of the… Read More »Sonoma County Part 2
Less than a week into this trip, we had to make a major change in our plans. We were supposed to head to Clear Lake upon leaving Yosemite. However, daily high temperatures in that area were now forecast to top… Read More »On to Sonoma County
From the overlook at Glacier Point, the falls and formations of Yosemite Valley appear before you as an exquisite panorama. All its most dramatic features are visible simultaneously, seemingly at eye level. The drive up to Glacier Point takes you… Read More »Yosemite National Park, Part Three
Our second day at Yosemite, I decided to go to the park alone. I figured I could cover more ground, more quickly, without Frank and Fiona, and it ended up being a wise idea, as the extreme heat created power… Read More »Yosemite National Park, Part Two
One of the oldest and most visited National Parks in the US, Yosemite has been on my bucket list for quite some time. I haven’t been yet, mostly because its difficult to find the ideal time to visit. If you… Read More »Yosemite National Park, Part One
Well, its that time of year once again; time to load up the RV and hit the road. This summer we’ll be staying in California, exploring the central part of the state from Yosemite to Monterey, with quite a few… Read More »Back on the Road Again: Summer 2024
Ventura was the final stop on our month long journey. Ventura is a lovely, lively, and slightly funky old beach town just north of Los Angeles and south of Santa Barbara. I’ve been there quite a few times and to… Read More »Ventura and Ojai