Lake Sabrina CA - Rarely do you find a place of such beauty. Located at 9,100 feet its an alpine lake surrounded by aspen covered slopes - a granite island sits in the lake framed by the other end of the lake and the high Sierra peaks. You can hike around this lake and if you have some time and want to do some high country backpacking and camping you can hike up to a plethora of other less populated lakes all the way up to 12,000 feet. It is … [Read more...]
Morocco: Where is my crown of olives?
There is far more to Morocco, Al Maghreb, as it is known among its citizens, than I can describe in just a short little blurb. Other than the intrusions of various cultures into this part of the african continent, the geography plays a large role in shaping Morocco as well. First and foremost, the High Atlas mountain range dominates the heart of the land. Eclipsed only by Kenya's volcanic Mt. Kilimanjaro, the High Atlas rise to a maximum … [Read more...]
Alaska & Canada Bicycle Trip Part II
Portland, Oregon - September 02, 2001 Victoria and the lower Forty Eight The planned few days off in Victoria turned into two weeks, thanks to the relentless hospitality of my friends Gil and Lynne Blair, both of whom I met on a cycling trip two years ago in Washington State. I am greatly indebted to them for providing me with thousands of calories, electric light, this thing that spews hot water (they call it a 'shower'), and teaching me … [Read more...]
Going on Vacation with your Children
So you've made up your mind that you are going on a family vacation. And the next question is - where to? There are many places for a family vacation but not all of them will have what you need for an enjoyable trip. Since you are going together with your children, they will need to be the key point to consider if you are all to have a great vacation. A frequent choice for family vacations with children is Las Vegas or Reno in Nevada. In my … [Read more...]
Saddlebag Lake Resort, CA – February 2006
Saddlebag Lake Resort is located at over 10,000 feet in California's spectacular eastern Sierra Nevada mountains just off of Highway 120 (Tioga Pass). The access road leads off of Highway 120 about half way between the nearby Tioga and Ellery Lakes. The 2 mile drive up is mostly on a rocky dirt road (with two steep sections of pavement) all uphill (suitable for passenger vehicles). The lake was built in 1919 by the Southern Sierra Power … [Read more...]
Mountain Light Gallery, Bishop CA – December 2005
Mountain Light Gallery - Some of the most impressive mountain and outdoor photography you will ever see is contained in this gallery in Bishop, California. If you are anywhere near the eastern Sierra Nevada mountains you need to make a point to visit this wonderful gallery. These works of art were taken by renowned outdoor photographer Galen Rowell before he died in a plane crash with his wife in summer of 2002. Its sad walking through the … [Read more...]
Piper’s Patisserie, Truckee CA – October 2005
Piper's Patisserie Truckee - This fabulous French/European style eatery is located in the heart of Truckee's historic downtown in California's Sierra Nevada Mountains. In the summer Truckee at times as the coldest temperature at night in the nation but during the days the temperatures are typically pleasant. Winter is cold and this is the heart of Sierra Nevada skiing. Piper's is open year round and serves a great variety of foods for both … [Read more...]
Death Valley, CA
Death Valley is a very unique and fascinating park. It is a land of stark contrasts and great natural extremes. It is the largest national park in the lower 48 states and as a national park, only dates from 1994. Synonymous with California - a small part of the park is actually in the state of Nevada. Death Valley National Park is 3.4 million acres - as a result visitors need at least 3-4 days to get a "feel" for the park and to visit and … [Read more...]
Death Valley, CA – When to Visit
If you enjoy extreme high temperatures visit Death Valley in the middle of July, as historically that is the hottest time of the year. However the most comfortable time of the year to visit is in early Spring, like March and the first or second week in April. During these months the high temperature is often in the 70's and 80's. Fall can also be a nice time to visit but the high temperatures in September and October are a bit warmer averaging in … [Read more...]
Death Valley, CA – Getting There
Death Valley is located in the south eastern part of California, nestled right up against the Nevada border. It is the largest national park in the lower 48 states and motorists can arrive a variety of ways. The closest major airport is McCarran International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas - about 100 miles away from the eastern/southern park entrance. One can rent a car in Las Vegas and then drive to the park - a little more then a 2 hour drive … [Read more...]
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