“We’ve got to live, no matter how many skies have fallen.” – D. H. Lawrence There’s something kind of eerie about lakes. I guess I could blame it on watching tons of thriller and horror movies with extremely huge crocodiles, man-eating piranhas, or people drowning and never being found again. I’ve also heard that it’s…
A Glimpse of Yosemite
Yosemite is far closer to me than most, if not all, of the national parks I have visited and written about in my blog. I’ve heard about its beauty and what deterred me from visiting was the millions of people frequenting this park on a regular basis. It’s like going to Disneyland and I could…
Sailing in Newport
“Well, it’s not far down to paradise, at least it’s not for me. And if the wind is right you can sail away and find tranquility…” – Christopher Cross My last post was in January of 2020 and I was expecting to be able to post more. However, this year has been extremely difficult with…
Conquering Mount Baden-Powell
Hi, Everyone! I know it’s been a while. Happy 2020! I want to start the year with a new blog post. This is quite delayed. Sorry, life always gets in the way. Anyway, I’ve always wanted to share my experience because this is the hardest trail I ever hiked in my lifetime (so far). Most…
My Way or the Extraterrestrial Highway
“I’d rather wake up in the middle of nowhere than in any city on earth.” -Steve McQueen In life, I rarely get my way but driving the Extraterrestrial Highway was definitely the route I wanted to take. I’ve always been fascinated with the mystery of Area 51 ever since I watched X-Files as a kid….
Unmasking the Small Town Charm of Lake Shasta and Sundial Bridge in Northern California
“Give me a word for the boundary between the world you went to see and the small one you call your own. I want a word for the moment you know you’re almost home.- n.m.h. (via anoraborealis) Sometimes it’s hard to put into words the exact feeling a place ignites in me. I’ve always been…
Palos Verdes – A Sanctuary for the Weary Soul
“Sometimes solitude is one of the most beautiful things on earth.” – Bukowski Someone close to my heart took me to Palos Verdes a long time ago. Close to a decade if you want me to be specific. The memory stayed with me. I decided another visit was long overdue since I was going to…
Beacon Rock State Park
“Wild hearts find a home in every place they roam.” – C. Churchill I have to say last minute adventures always excite me and this was one of many highlights of my solo road trip. To fall in love with new places and create memories I will carry with me wherever I go. Hiking Beacon…
From Panther Creek Falls, Washington (A Failed Attempt) to Multnomah Falls, Oregon
“Some of life’s wildest journeys begin with a wrong turn.” – Beau Taplin Remember when I mentioned that once in a while my impulsive side comes out? Well, this is a perfect example. I just had to take a peek and see what Washington had to offer. I was blown away by Oregon but the…
Yaquina Head Natural Area – Cobble Beach, Quarry Cove, and Yaquina Head Lighthouse
“My only hope is that even for a moment I helped you see the world a little bit different.” – Wilder After all the beautiful places I’ve explored in Oregon, I seriously didn’t think it could get any better. I was proven wrong again by Yaquina Head Natural Area. I’ve always had a thing for…
