I recently had the pleasure of spending several days in Mt. Rainier National Park. What an incredible place! It was also the first opportunity I’ve had to use my brand new Senior Pass for entrance into National Parks – and
Mt. Rainier National Park
Rowena Crest – A Day Hike in the Gorge
The magnificent Columbia River forms a portion of the state boundary line between Oregon and Washington and runs through an area called the Columbia River Gorge. The Gorge is home to international wind-surfing competitions and internationally-acclaimed breweries, as well as
Visiting the Anza Borrego Desert
Spending a few days in the Anza Borrego Desert this time of year can be like a breath of fresh air. The skies are clear and blue. The air is warm and dry with a gentle breeze blowing. The 129
Pollard Gulch – Sacramento River Access
So we drove down the road, a road that obviously hadn’t been cleared any time recently, and arrived at a very quiet, bright, sunny “river access” – nobody else was there except me and Dinah. The blackberries were growing over