Pre-Sunrise Canyonlands Expanse
Description: Sticking with pre-sunrise photos this week, let’s close it out with one more from Canyonlands. This one is close to the Airport campground we stayed on our first night Continue Reading →
Category: Road Trip
Hiking To Emerald Lake In Sequoia National Park
Lately I have been missing the high up places, big trees and alpine lakes. On Saturday I packed up a quick camping/hiking kit as it was supposed to be a Continue Reading →
Salt Basin Criss Cross
Description: It’s good to get out and look at the world differently. And it’s hard to do when you revisit a place you have been to a few times. This Continue Reading →
Hiking To Castle Dome in Castle Crags State Park – Photo Gallery
An excellent hike in Northern California filled with trees and views. Continue Reading →
Castle Crags
Description: If you’re ever in Northern California driving I-5 past a place called Castle Crags State Park, do yourself a favor: stop, get out and hike to Castle Dome. You Continue Reading →
The Vastness Behind North Falls
Description: Silver Falls State Park in Oregon contains a number of beautiful waterfalls along a trail called The Trail of 10 Falls. While their naming scheme leaves something to be Continue Reading →
Death Valley Mining Whatnot
Description: On the high Pass leading over to Eureka dunes from the main part of death Valley, there is a jumble of mining equipment rusting in the sun. The area Continue Reading →
Cold Electric Camping Is My New Thing
I love camping be it in an RV, campervan, tent, car, yurt or just out in the open. Now that I am in the 50+ category, I can say I’ve Continue Reading →
Fern Canyon
Description: It’s easy to see why Fern Canyon in Redwoods National & State Parks is a favorite for so many people. Too many, actually…they had to institute a permit system and Continue Reading →
Travel Advice For My Daughter
Below is an email I crafted to my daughter as she plans to start traveling more on her own. Maybe some of the advice will be helpful to my readers Continue Reading →
1800 Mile Electric Vehicle Roadtrip: How To Make It Work
Thinking of planning a roadtrip in your electric vehicle but not sure where to start? Fresh from an 1800 mile road trip from LA to San Francisco to Redwood National Continue Reading →
2 Powerful USB Chargers For Your Next Trip
I bought these USB chargers because I wanted a LOT of power when I travel. Enough to power a laptop, drone charger, camera batteries, tablet, phone, etc… These two fit the Continue Reading →
What Was Up With That Roadtrip?
The astute amongst you might have noticed a larger than average posting of iPhone photos on this blog over the last couple of weeks. What was up with that? Driving Continue Reading →
Before You Buy A Jackery Explorer 500, Get The Bluetti EB55 Instead
If you’re looking for a mid-size battery pack power station, you want the Bluetti EB55, not the same-sized Jackery Explorer 500. Here’s why: NOTE: This post is not sponsored. I Continue Reading →
The Start Of Stuff
I’m jumping into the YouTube game because it seems like a good idea. I have a lot of media sitting on my computer that wants to get out and be Continue Reading →
Prius Camper Semi-Conversion – Genesis
UPDATE: If you want to see the latest updates to the Prius Camper, click to this page. I know the cool thing these days is to buy or create a Continue Reading →
Getting Things Done In 2021
I like post titles that rhyme. 🙂 Last year’s goals were pretty much shredded under Covid and lockdowns as things like “Visit 30 California State Parks” became impossible in April Continue Reading →
Traveling Through Colors: Green
Green is a good, all-purpose, calming color and I can use some calm today. Continuing with my series to explore the world I have photographed through color, I present to Continue Reading →
You’re Not Superhuman And Neither Am I
Last Thursday I avoided smashing my car in an accident on I-405 by being luckily in the right place at the time and by choice to not be distracted while Continue Reading →
Kids In The City – Expedia’s Useful Tips For Family Travel This Summer
I love planning. I don’t like random email pitches from PR or product companies. Today the two worlds collide. That’s because Expedia pitched me something I ACTUALLY CARE ABOUT AND Continue Reading →
Travel And Tours: Some Photography Trip Options From My Friends
Are you getting the itch yet? The Winter itch some of us get when the wanderlust starts pumping thicker through our veins. We start pulling out maps. We start drooling Continue Reading →
Figuring Out The Romance Of Train Travel
I just got off the train and I want to jump on another. I’m in Vancouver, Canada and it’s been one of my goals to take the train across this Continue Reading →
A Lesson From My Intuition
The first hitchhiker I pick up has long dreadlocks, a skateboard and has been living on the island of Maui for only four days. The second hitchhiker I pick up Continue Reading →
Galiano Island In The Off Season
It’s hard to imagine these beautiful islands ever having an off season. I’m talking here about the Gulf Islands off of Vancouver, British Columbia . Lush with evergreen trees and Continue Reading →
Getting Started On A British Columbia RV Road Trip [VIDEO]
As previously mentioned, Kelly, Pam and I are road tripping through the islands of British Columbia, or fine neighbors to our North. Replacing words today is our introduction video, edited Continue Reading →
Thank You, Friendly Canadians
I really didn’t expect the friendly reception we have encountered in British Columbia. I’m not sure WHAT I was expecting, but I’ve been bowled over with the friendly attitude in Continue Reading →
Canada Road Trip Prep Video
Yeah! It’s almost here! We leave tomorrow in the wee hours of the morning for a road trip in British Columbia, Canada. We’ll be heading to a number of islands Continue Reading →
We Didn’t Swing By Forks
Forks, WA. For those who have read any of the Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer or have seen the movie, you are probably wondering, “Why not?” after reading the title Continue Reading →
Siggy, Old Faithful and Buffalo Bill: Day Three On The Road
It’s our last night in comfy beds and nearby clean showers today. And it’s Saturday the 18th of July for those following along. Big Sky Resort was a nice place Continue Reading →
The Day Before
It’s the day before. I’ve already left home, said goodbye to my daughter and parents. But I’m not yet on the road. It’s an odd place as I’m used to Continue Reading →