Alternate Route
It had been once too many times up and down The 5, so a change seemed like a great idea for the return to LA from Seattle. The first day’s drive ended in Center Pointe, OR, near the Rogue Valley, caves, and river recreation. From there, a windy, mountainous road (state road 199) lead through […]
Deception Pass State Park
Yeah for cancelled events! A surprise day off allowed us to sneak away and completely disconnect. We took advantage, and drove up toward our next event in Burlington, WA. From there, it was an easy decision to head directly out to Deception Pass. Its dramatic vistas, quiet beaches and deep green forests kept us enthralled […]
On to the Great Northwest!
Below is our latest Google map! We have made it Portland and had a lovely day exploring Chinatown and the Hoyt Arboretum. Click HERE for PHOTOS from the day. First stop was the Lan Su Chinese Garden, built in 2000 in the Chinatown area of downtown Portland. Almost all of the materials used to construct […]
Inspiration in Sedona
But the love of wilderness is more than a hunger for what is always beyond reach; it is also an expression of loyalty to the earth, the earth which bore us and sustains us, the only home we shall ever know, the only paradise we ever need–if only we had the eyes to see. –Edward […]
Grand Canyon
Our day at the Grand Canyon (preceded by a detour to the Utah border for a geocache) began at the East Entrance near Cameron. The very first stop was the Lookout Tower, currently under renovation, but open during the process. It was constructed in 1932 as a replica of a prehistoric Indian tower and features […]
El Capitán
On the drive from Houston to Phoenix, we had the opportunity to stay in a very cool historic hotel, El Capitán. It was designed by a well-know architect, Henry Trost and opened in 1930. In its early years, it was a cattleman’s hotel, and ranchers bought and sold cattle in the lobby! The railroad depot […]
A Ride Around Houston
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Long Beach Grand Prix
Once a year the streets of Long Beach are closed for the weekend as they host the Long Beach Grand Prix, the famous Indycar street race. Inside the Convention Center, sponsors (including Coke Zero) gathered to show visitors and fans race-related products and exhibits. In addition to the big race, there were four smaller races, […]
Bryce Canyon
Bryce Canyon On the drive from Salt Lake City to Phoenix, we were able to make an overnight stop at Bryce Canyon, in the high Colorado plateaus of Southern Utah. (Park elevations reach over 9,000 feet/2774 meters). Named after the Mormon Pioneer Ebenezer Bryce, the area is best known for panoramic views of horseshoe-shaped amphitheaters filled […]