Category Archives: United States

Dana Point ~ Elephant Parade, hurry or you will miss seeing it!

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Have you heard about Mosha, the little elephant that stepped on a land mine and lost his front leg?  Well, I had not until this weekend.  As tragic as this event was, it has led to an inspiring outcome. Here … Continue reading →

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Castle Crags State Park ~ scenic hiking, fall colors, easy access

Posted on November 2, 2013 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Castle Crags State Park is located in Northern California just six miles south of Dunsmuir on I-5.  According to the Parks and Rec web site: “The park offers swimming and fishing in the Sacramento River, hiking in the back country, … Continue reading →

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Children’s Forest Walking Trail and Exploration Hiking Trail

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

If you are looking for a feel good easy walk in the mountains, check out the Children’s Forest Trail. Located in the San Bernardino Mountains, off Highway 18 just East of Running Springs, this is perfect for an afternoon stroll.  … Continue reading →

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In Pictures – Balboa Island

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Sometimes your best choice is to be a tourist in your own backyard.  We are so fortunate that Southern California offers some amazing options to do just that.   Our weather is mild year-round.  These were taken in February of this year.  It was … Continue reading →

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IN PICTURES: California coastline from San Luis Obispo to Carmel

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Tim and Joanne Joseph
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BODIE – A classic ghost town

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Bodie was a thriving mining town in the late 1800’s.  Once home to 65 saloons and two churches, it was a bustling community of families, drunks, thieves, criminals, hard-working miners, gun slingers, prostitutes, and shop owners. Mixed in with a one-armed Sheriff, a school teacher, … Continue reading →

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MAMMOTH LAKES – 10 things to do when there is no snow

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

We just returned from a week in the Mammoth Lakes area. Mammoth is located in the Sierra Mountains of Eastern California at an elevation just under 8,000 feet and a population just over 8,000 people.  I must admit that I … Continue reading →

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Las Vegas – Trump International Hotel – All the glitz, none of the glamour

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

We spent the night at the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas on our way home from Illinois.  It is rated a 5 star hotel, but I was sadly disappointed.  We booked through Priceline and were quoted $100 which was … Continue reading →

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10 fun and unusual things to see, do, experience in rural Illinois

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

My first trip to central/eastern Illinois was about 20 years ago.  I grew up in Southern Oregon in a smaller city, but have lived in big cities (mainly San Francisco and Los Angeles area) since the early 1970’s.  I think … Continue reading →

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From cornfields to festivals, Midwest small towns have something special

Posted on August 31, 2013 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

We just returned from a one week stay in Hume, a very small town in east/central Illinois, about a three-hour drive south of Chicago.  Tim grew up in this area and still has family living there.  Our journey was primarily … Continue reading →

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