Have you ever heard whispers of an ancient, advanced civilization living beneath a mountain? During our recent visit to Mount Shasta, Kathy‘s cousin told us about an ancient civilization living beneath the mountain. Okay, I admit it, he had me at ancient, advanced civilization. But, living inside a mountain? I just had to learn more about this wild story.The … [Read more...] about A Civilization Beneath a Mountain?
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Are You A Halloween Fan?
Picture this: You walk into Home Depot for a simple light bulb and suddenly you're in a zombie apocalypse. That's how I felt last Halloween when I made that very trip. To be fair, when I was a kid, I thought Halloween was a fun holiday. I got to dress up in a costume, go from house to house and collect candy, and then savor all that sweetness until it was gone. But over … [Read more...] about Are You A Halloween Fan?
Tree Tunnel Terror — Driving Through a Giant Redwood
Nothing says "America, the land of excess" quite like driving a vehicle through the belly of a 2,000-year-old living monument. For me, this tree tunnel terror felt frightening and exhilarating all at the same time. I'm typically not one for tourist traps—give me a scenic drive over a gift shop any day. But there's something unique about driving through a perfectly innocent tree … [Read more...] about Tree Tunnel Terror — Driving Through a Giant Redwood
Embracing Fall with a West Coast Leaf Tour
We're currently on our way to Brookings, Oregon. Our route will take us along California's famous Highway 1, where we'll be treated to breathtaking views—the stunning coastline, majestic redwood forests, and something surprising—autumn colors. When we began planning our trip, we never imagined that we would be embracing fall on a West Coast leaf tour. All we need now is a … [Read more...] about Embracing Fall with a West Coast Leaf Tour
Fall Leaf Tour: Nature’s Kaleidoscope
When it comes to autumn spectacles, nothing quite compares to the dazzling transformation of New England's forests. That's right, I'm talking about the Fall Leaf Tour—Nature's Kaleidoscope.Kathy and I embarked on this colorful adventure years ago. To be honest, we were lucky. Our timing was perfect, as was the direction we were traveling. Because we followed the … [Read more...] about Fall Leaf Tour: Nature’s Kaleidoscope





