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9 Things to Know About Camping Joshua Tree NP
There are several reasons that I travel to Joshua Tree National Park to experience nature. Following are some of my observations and what I consider practical things to know learned from my visits to JTNP. 1. Joshua Tree National Park is easily accessible from Interstate 10 Freeway in Southern California. It is where the Colorado […]
Photo Walk Orange with AirBnB and JDP
“Great experience…very well prepared and informative!” Jill M. 10/26/17 “Julie is not only knowledgeable but has a very good sense for how to teach.” Lowell I. 8/10/17 “Julie is a wonderful instructor! She is engaging and thoughtful, and she provides clear instructions and advice.” Jaclyn 10/11/2017 AirBnB Photo Walk – Orange Learn how your […]
Best latte in the O.C.
My favorite place for cafe latte – Felix Continental Cafe at the Circle in Orange. Sunday mornings, a little Cuban music and breakfast… The service is outstanding and food scrumptious. The wait staff remembers us, remembers exactly what we always order (yes, we are creatures of habit), and serves us so promptly. Oh, and did […]
View of Irvine Lake from Fremont Canyon Ridge
Fremont Canyon Nature Preserve Fremont Canyon is often referred to as “the Yosemite of Orange County” due to its striking beauty and massive granite formations. It is rich in biological diversity and history. The area is also home to many rare, threatened and endangered plants and animals. The Irvine Ranch Conservancy conducts frequent scheduled docent-led […]
Getting All My Ducks in a Row
We got all our ducks in a row at Oxbow Regional Park in Gresham, Oregon Ducks and an easy hike awaits you just 7 miles east of Gresham, Oregon at Oxbow Regional Park. Using a National Forest Pass or paying a $5.00 day use fee affords easy access to the whitewater of the Sandy River, […]
Hiking Barlow Wayside Park in Mt. Hood National Forest
You are about to enter a forested wonderland where everything is part of a whole – every plant, animal, tree, fish, bird, bug, and slug has its place…so, says Clackamas County and Bureau of Land Management Sandy Ridge Trail System. The scent of the forest draws me every time I am in the Pacific Northwest. […]
Delightful Dahlias Worth the Visit
Delightful dahlias took our breath away when we attended the Annual Dahlias Festival Watch the video to see a sampling of the blooms on display. They are really remarkable. Swan Island Dahlias sponsors the festival and are celebrating their 89th year. Canby, Oregon, the dahlia capital of America is located in Central Oregon. It is a […]
Location is a state of mind
Location is a state of mind While contemplating the state of my existence today, I realized that location is a state of mind. We have owned our Pacific Northwest home for about seven years (as long as our youngest grandchild is old), and it just seems to get better the more we spend time here. […]
Three Misconceptions About Travel
When considering traveling around the US or abroad, many believe it’s very expensive, and only rich people can do it. This is only one of the most common misconceptions when it comes to traveling. But believe me, as a person who works in the field, there are many more! This is the kind of belief […]