Maroon Bells at Aspen 2022
This summer we took a vacation to Aspen, Colorado. Other than adjusting to the high altitude, we had a great time. The scenery was beautiful, the air was dry and crisp and we had[…] Continue reading →
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Summertime at Snow Summit Ski Area
Snow Summit is a ski recreation area in the San Bernardino Mountains in Southern California. It is located by Big Bear Lake and due to its proximity to Los Angeles area is a popular[…] Continue reading →
Boston Art Gallery and Arboretum – 2022
In April, we visited Boston and went to several museums and attractions in the city. One visit was to the The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. According to their website, “Isabella Stewart Gardner collected and[…] Continue reading →
Lavender Farm
A few years ago when pursuing the internet for places of interest to visit I came across the Keys Creek Lavender Farm. According to the information it is nestled in a beautiful, serene valley[…] Continue reading →
Kitchen Window View – 2022
As I look out my kitchen window this April, I see wonderful flowers and interesting vegetable plants growing. My garden iris are bursting into bloom. Their delicate blossoms are some of my favorites. Iris[…] Continue reading →
Mardi Gras Parade – 2022
After all Mardi Gras parades were cancelled in 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, it is reassuring to see that things are back to normal in 2022. The parades rolled again through the streets[…] Continue reading →
Hiking Among Giant Sequoias in Mariposa Grove
Located near the southernmost entrance of Yosemite National Park is the Mariposa Grove which is home to more than 500 sequoia trees. The grove contains sequoia trees over 200 feet tall and 90 feet[…] Continue reading →
Matchstick Marvels Museum
What can one do with a bunch of matchsticks? When we visited the Matchstick Marvels Museum in the small town of Gladbrook, Iowa we found that with lots and lots of matchsticks some pretty[…] Continue reading →
Castle Rock
Castle Rock is a prominent landmark near the south-west end of Big Bear Lake in California. From the top of the rocks there are great views of the lake and surrounding valley. Hiking Castle[…] Continue reading →
Bodie Gold Mines and Mill
Northeast of Yosemite National Park in a remote valley at an elevation of 8,375 feet is the historic gold mining town of Bodie. The mines near Bodie were once the highest producing gold mines[…] Continue reading →
