Point Pinos Lighthouse is the oldest continuously operating lighthouse on the west coast. A visit to the lighthouse is also an authentic trip back in time.Let's visit Point Pinos LighthouseMy wife loves lighthouses. She wants to visit all the west-coast lighthouses eventually, and I’m good with that because each one has its own unique story. The lighthouse is in … [Read more...] about A virtual trip through Point Pinos Lighthouse
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The Pinnacles High Peaks revealed
Have you ever witnessed nature do something absolutely incredible? We did when we walked the Prewett Trail and saw the High Peaks revealed.The High Peaks revealedWe’d heard about how spectacular the High Peaks at Pinnacles National Park were. That’s why we planned to stay at the nearby Inn at the Pinnacles. The Inn, located high above the Soledad in the Salinas Valley, … [Read more...] about The Pinnacles High Peaks revealed
Cambria Scarecrow Festival is worth traveling to
Scarecrow contests? Are you kidding me? I never knew they could be so much fun. We’d actually heard about the Cambria Scarecrow Festival from a friend before we left on our trip. It sounded intriguing, but after seeing the scarecrow contest in Solvang, we were eager to make a stop in Cambria. The world of scarecrows looks nothing like it did back when farmers stuck those old … [Read more...] about Cambria Scarecrow Festival is worth traveling to
America’s Danish Town and Scarecrows
Destination Solvang - America’s Danish TownIn planning our road trip to Pinnacles National Park, I didn’t originally plan on a stop in Solvang. The town actually became a stop on the trip for very practical reasons—lodging price, driving distance, and location for the next day’s travel. The truth is, neither Kathy nor I had done anything more than the typical tourist visit … [Read more...] about America’s Danish Town and Scarecrows
The High Peaks and the Great Reveal
We arrived at the Inn at the Pinnacles late Thursday afternoon. Our plan was to use the Inn, which is on the west side of the park, as our base. We’d explore the east side on Friday, the west on Saturday. We'd get to see the High Peaks from both sides. By evening, ground fog filled the valley. No worries. The Inn was well above that blanket of soft, fluffy … [Read more...] about The High Peaks and the Great Reveal