Home of Mysteries with Character
Of all the places we visited on our month-long road trip, the one that most captured my heart was Mount Shasta. Part of the reason for that is a legend about a civilization that lives beneath the mountain. When I first heard the legend, I was blown away. I had to know more. And, boy, […]
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Image Credit: TERRY AMBROSE This week, I’m taking a break from our road trip to dive into Halloween. I’m not a huge fan of the holiday—too many horror movies and too many too realistic zombies running around. (I know, that’s a lot of too’s!) In any case, while I don’t get excited about today’s Halloween, […]
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PHOTO CREDIT: Terry Ambrose This week, I’m thrilled to take you along on our epic road trip to the stunning Yaquina Head Lighthouse! Once hailed as an engineering marvel, this lighthouse carries a rich history and fascinating stories. Dive into this week’s post to discover what makes it so remarkable, and don’t forget to challenge […]
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Photo Credit: Terry Ambrose – 6 October 2025 – Bandon, OR near Face Rock You know what they say about the best-laid plans… No matter how much you plan (and trust me, we did plenty!), travel always has surprises waiting around the corner. Our latest surprise? Bandon, Oregon—a delightful little town that wasn’t even on […]
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Tree Tunnel Terror – plus Bigfoot and Friends We’re in the middle of our road trip to Oregon, but about a week ago, we did something I never thought I’d do—we decided to try one of those kitschy roadside attractions we usually pass up. Let me tell you, the experience was both terrifying and exhilarating. […]
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The Redwoods are Calling We’re currently in Willits, CA, the official Gateway to the Redwoods. There’s a vibe in the air here, one that speaks of more rustic times when the speed of life was slower and simpler. Today, we’ll tour the Avenue of the Giants, and then tomorrow, we head to Brookings, OR, the […]
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Fall Leaf Tour Whether you’re a diehard leaf peeper or just love these jigsaw puzzles, I think you’re going to love this week’s puzzle post. As the maples turn brilliant orange and the oaks deepen to burgundy, I’m delighted to bring you an autumn puzzle just as nature starts its journey into fall. And, speaking […]
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Aerial view of the Oxnard, California, pier. Welcome to the Friday Morning Post for September 19! After last week’s visit to Joshua Tree National Monument, I wanted to hit the beach. That’s why this week’s post takes us to Ventura, CA. I know…you’ve probably never heard of this little beach town that’s just south of […]
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Thanks for all the birthday wishes everyone gave to Kathy. She truly appreciated them! This week, I’m taking you back to a place we visited in January for my birthday. I wanted to visit a National Park, but didn’t want to drive for days to get there. We combined a trip to Joshua Tree National […]
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The double rainbow was much better in person! Photo Credit: Terry Ambrose Sometimes, it doesn’t matter how much you plan. Last week, I told you about our planned trip to Idyllwild. We were so ready to meet Mayor Max, but Mother Nature had other plans. Being a couple of wimps from near the coast, we […]
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In 2019, we took an amazing vacation that took us to New Zealand and Australia. Because I was only willing to fly one way, we returned via a cruise that made stops at Fiji and American Samoa and ended in Honolulu. Our port of call in Fiji was at Lautoka, where we visited the Garden of the Sleeping Giant. The orchids within these gardens were some of actor Raymond Burr’s favorite things in Fiji.
