We finally left Oregon with our hopes of a pleasant Fall dashed by record rain. It had been a great summer but it was time to move South. We drove through the redwoods stopping at the Avenue of the Giants. We decided to break up our drive and stay overnight at the Bear River Casino south […]
California
Hiking in Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs is more than just pools, golfing and mid-century architecture. It’s also a great place for outdoor activities like hiking. When I first visited Palm Springs from Oregon, I went to the visitor’s center to get some hiking information. They suggested I go to the admission only Indian Canyons and avoid private property around […]
The Last Tango
Our plan was to move into The Tango, spend a few nights shake down / test camp at the Thousand Trails Palm Springs since we haven’t actually used the camper since February 2011, then to Hope, AZ with the parents (and to visit the Winnebago!) for a bit, Sedona for a couple nights and then a week […]
SALE! SALE! SALE!
Now that yesterday was my official last day of work I start my next full time job of running the craziest store you have ever seen. Need a leaf blower? Maybe a lightly used Hobie stand up paddle board is more your speed? My hardly worn SCUBA drysuit would look awesome on you as you […]
Full Circle
6,000 some miles, four months, and many memories later we are back in Palm Springs. Towing through LA wasn’t too much fun but once we got outside of the city the freeway opened up and perfect 80 degree weather greeted us back to the desert. The condo feels huge and it’s strange to have unlimited […]
Driving down Highway 1
We spent two nights in Mendocino and then headed down the very curvy Highway 1 to Sonoma Coast State Park outside of Bodega Bay. I really don’t mind the curves as we take it slow and enjoy the spectacular scenery. The next day was not as much fun as we had to navigate the maze […]
California Coast
The magnificent beauty of the redwoods cannot compare with cheesy roadside photo ops. I’m hoping Jaime won’t make us stop at that Dinosaur on I-10 before we get back to Palm Springs next week. We are currently in Mendocino and will continue down the coast for the remainder of the trip. Great weather. Sunny and […]