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, is it ever a twisty tale! Join me for this week's post about the legend of the Lemurians. I was … [Read more...] about A Mount Shasta Surprise
Friday Welcome
Unmasking Halloween!
Image Credit: TERRY AMBROSEThis 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, it's got some fascinating roots. And this week, I'm (pardon the … [Read more...] about Unmasking Halloween!
Lighthouse Stories!
PHOTO CREDIT: Terry AmbroseThis 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 yourself with the lighthouse-inspired jigsaw … [Read more...] about Lighthouse Stories!
Discovering Old Town Bandon
Photo Credit: Terry Ambrose – 6 October 2025 – Bandon, OR near Face RockYou 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 our radar until we stumbled upon it.From … [Read more...] about Discovering Old Town Bandon
Drive Through a Tree? Yikes!
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. Check out today's post about our drive-through tree adventure. I've got … [Read more...] about Drive Through a Tree? Yikes!