One look at a desert, all those miles and miles of kitty litter, could make one think there’s nothing out there but, well, miles and miles of kitty litter. If one gets out of the car to take a closer
A Few Days at Mittry Lake
After spending some days at the Pilot Knob BLM land west of Yuma, AZ, I moved on up to Mittry Lake just north of Yuma. Mittry Lake is a wildlife area and home to many birds, both full-time residents and
Tacos and Frank Sinatra
Another trip to Los Albondigas, I mean, Los Algodones… damn. I just can’t get that straight! I guess I just really like albondigas soup. It was a regular Friday event in my life for many years – the little local
So I Went to Los Algodones for Prescriptions…
Just west of Yuma, Arizona, right across the border crossing at Andrade, is the little Mexican town of Los Algodones. Driving down the two-lane road south of Interstate 8, following the exit sign that says “Mexico” with an arrow pointed
Geocaching in the Pacific Northwest – a Pictorial
Geocaching in the Pacific Northwest means being ready for anything – rain, sun, heights, narrow trails, muddy paths, creeks. You name it, it'll be out there, and if you plan on finding these little treasures all year long, go prepared.
My Six Favorite Mid-Summer Festivals in Portland, Oregon
During the two months of almost-no-rain here in Portland, July and August, it's a festival of festivals. In fact, there's so many festivals, it would be impossible to get to them all. Of course, if it rains, it all goes
Free Camping on Government Land and Other Places – Revisited
Note: I posted this article last year as Dinah Dog and I were getting ready to head out on the road with Li'l Homey. Even though we live in our trailer all year 'round, a lot of people are just