Tag Archives: Hiking

College Fjord, Alaska: A Majestic Journey Among the Glaciers

September 23, 2026 We entered College Fjord late in the day so our lighting was not ideal and there is a blue tinge to the photos. The fjord contains a whole collection of glaciers, lining a narrow inlet in Alaska’s … Continue reading →

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Scenic Cruising ~ Hubbard Glacier (Yakutat Bay)

Wednesday September 23, 2026 Hello from beautiful Alaska! We had been expecting and were all prepared for a very wet and rainy cruise. But (knock on wood), so far we have had lovely weather. Feeling very fortunate! Yesterday was listed … Continue reading →

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GOLD BEACH, OREGON ~ Conclusion of our RV trip last August

Gold Beach has a stunning location, sitting right on the shores of where the Rogue River dumps into the Pacific Ocean. Just 40 miles north of the California border, it can be a destination all on it’s own, or a … Continue reading →

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Glacier National Park ~ Building a Compound, Many Glacier and a Boat Ride

July 22 – 24th ~ Chewing Black Bones Campground We were sad to pack up and depart our fab spot at Apgar Campground, right on Lake McDonald, but it was time to move on and explore a different region of … Continue reading →

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Glacier National Park ~ Going-to-the-Sun Road

July 18th ~ Glacier National Park After a visit the day before at the visitor’s center, we knew that parking lots in prime areas, such as Avalanche and Logan’s Pass often fill up early, so we hoped to beat the … Continue reading →

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Home And Enduring Friendships Are Where The Heart Is…

August ~ Southern California and Southern Oregon As much as we love to travel, sometimes there is NO PLACE LIKE HOME! It has felt so good to be back in Southern California, spend some time with friends and family, get … Continue reading →

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Palm Springs ~ Tramway to the top of the mountain

Friday, March 13th (Friday the 13th) With my mother-in-law in tow, our first big outing was a drive to Palm Springs to take the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway to the top of the mountain and visit Mount San Jacinto State … Continue reading →

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

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

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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