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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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Glenn Warren, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons This past weekend, Kathy and I were supposed to get away to the little mountain town of Idyllwild. We had a delightful, relaxing weekend planned with sightseeing, hiking, and plenty of downtime as our staples. Then, bam!, the temperatures spiked in the mountains. If I’m being honest, […]
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The last time we were in Honolulu, we took a hop-on, hop-off tour. It was a blast—and it was exhausting. We were about midway through the tour when we got off for the Foster Botanical Gardens. Wow! Were we impressed! They’ve got plants and trees from around the world, some of which are nearly extinct. […]
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Many years ago, a friend of mine told me I needed to visit Queen Liliʻuokalani Park and Gardens in Hilo. When I finally got there, I found not only a park that honors Hawaii’s last reigning monarch, but 24 acres of breathtaking Japanese-style gardens, koi ponds, and graceful stone bridges. Today’s post weaves together Hawaii’s […]
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This week on the blog, uncover the rich history of Kauai’s Ahukini Landing! From a fishing haven for Native Hawaiians to a bustling sugar port to a state park, this story is full of transformation and charm. Plus, don’t miss the free online jigsaw puzzle to bring a piece of history to life! A big […]
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After finishing the virtual road trip of the Mother Road, I wondered what I could do in August that might bring you equally iconic places. My solution was to turn back the clock with some of my favorite photos from Hawaii. This week, we’ll be visiting Lāhainā, most of which was incinerated by a massive […]
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The peacocks at Leo Carrillo Ranch have quite the reputation here in North San Diego County. They tend to be bold, and this one was a bit of a showoff, too. He doesn’t know it, but he’s my photo of the week and the main attraction in this peacock train jigsaw puzzle!
