Desert Reflections

The north end of Cannery Row Cannery Row in Monterey, made famous by Steinbeck’s book and the movie that followed, was the home of th...

Yesterday was Steinbeck day.  We visited the National Steinbeck Center and then had lunch at the Steinbeck House, both in Salinas, CA.  The...

I love these wind-sculpted cypress trees! Allegedly, October is the best time, weather wise, to visit San Francisco, where it’s c...

The Donner Party got stranded near here (Truckee, CA) in the winter of 1846/47.  I enjoy parties but I‘m glad I missed that one: no music, ...

Lake Tahoe is quite the happening place.   A dozen ski slopes bring the winter sports enthusiasts; the cool summer days draw in folks from ...

We spent a couple refreshing nights at Merrill Campground on Eagle Lake in Lassen NF, refreshing because it was quiet and peaceful, warm an...

So, you’re considering buying an RV and you’re wondering if: it’s a good move, you’ll love it or hate it, you’ll love it and she/he/it will...