We were invited to vacation with my sister and her husband at their beautiful time-share in Cabo San Lucas this…
Heavenly Nevada: Lake Tahoe
Many years ago, I read a novel set in Lake Tahoe. I can’t remember the name of the book, but the imagery stayed with me. I remember seeing photos of winter […]
Read MoreThe Deepest Blue: Crater Lake
Rivaling the beauty of the Oregon coast is the breathtaking Crater Lake National Park. I had seen countless photos of this remarkable place—the deepest lake in America, plunging nearly 2,000 feet—but nothing […]
Read MoreTracing America’s Edge: Oregon
The drive down Route 101 along the Oregon Coast is nothing short of magical. Having traveled the East Coast’s Route 1 more times than I can count — from Maine to Florida […]
Read MoreA city of Contrasts: Seattle
While Seattle may be more polished and upscale than Tacoma, it certainly had its fair share of contradictions. On the bright side, I loved the city skyline, the historic charm […]
Read MoreOut of the Woods and Into the City
After weeks surrounded by wooded trails, buzzing bugs, and sleepy small towns, we rolled into our first real city in months — Spokane, Washington. It looked older and more worn than I expected. We […]
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