Moaning Cavern in Vallecito, CA
As much as I have explored monster ridden caves in worlds of fantasy I had yet to step into the real thing until just yesterday…
Sundial Bridge of Turtle Bay in Redding, CA
The Sundial Bridge is a cantilever spar cable-stayed bridge for use by bicycles and pedestrians. She spans across the Sacramento River at 700 feet, while the support…
Fast Forward
One of our goals is to take our time while traveling. For one thing it's cheaper, but more importantly there is an awful lot to…
Lemurians of Mt Shasta and Shasta Lake
A continent called Lemuria exists beneath Mt. Shasta. Lemuria sunk and the people had fled to the hollow earth below the mountain. Living deep inside…
Puttering through Portland
Stop number two on our journey saw us arrive at Silverton, Oregon which is between Portland to the north and Salem to the south. On…
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Pictures
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Visiting mighty Olympia
Before we left the evergreen state we decided we should get a good look at its capitol Olympia, Washington. I've been interested in architecture for…
Airstream Repairs
“Les Petit Soucis” which I think means “The Small Problems.” Hitch and I decided to stay through Thanksgiving for a few main reasons: One, to…
Hitch vs Hitch: The Fountain of the Foul
When we bought our Airstream we were given a lengthy introductory tour by a member of the service department, himself a longtime Airstream owner and…
Bandelier National Monument
For our first few days in New Mexico, we took a day to visit Bandelier National Monument, an amazing location. This historical site was designated…
New Mexico Museum of Space History
Alamogordo New Mexico was one of America's early centers of space research and experimentation. It had the perfect climate, weather, topography, and remoteness for rocket research…
Goodbye Seattle
Tomorrow we are pulling up stakes and beginning our journey in earnest, saying goodbye to Seattle Washington and hello to the many roads and trails…
Thanksgiving!
In a few days, we head off into our maiden voyage, but before that, we spent Thanksgiving with our favorite people and longtime friends on…
Colorado’s San Luis Valley
Over the course of a few days in October, we set out to explore the San Luis Valley, an area of Colorado that also includes…
Roswell: Alien Encounters
X-Files was something of a cultural touchstone for Trail. She delights in shows about sasquatch, aliens, ghosts, and lost magical treasures. While no true believer,…
Great Sand Dunes National Park
After what seemed like a brief visit to Rocky Mountain National Park, we drove south and east, where we spent a little over a week…
Airstream Life in Kent, WA
Moochdocking in Kent For the past few weeks, Trail and I have been living in our wonderful Airstream but have yet to travel farther than…
6 Tips for Visiting Rocky Mountain National Park
I'm going to be up front about this: Rocky Mountain National Park is very very crowded. Over 4.5 million visitors flock to this incredible land…
Rocky Mountain: Bear Lake Corridor Hike
With only a week to spend in Rocky Mountain National Park, I wanted to get the best bang for my hike. After much planning, I…
Rocky Mountain National Park: Old Fall River Road
When I think of great American Icons, Rocky Mountain ranks pretty high on the list, right up there with Grand Canyon and Yellowstone. I picked…
The Stanley Hotel
I have this thing about Stanley Kubrick's 1980s film, The Shining. I watch it annually as soon as October rolls around. I've read the book…
Badlands National Park Secrets
Back in August, I remember my giddy school-girl excitement in the days leading up to our visit to South Dakota and Badlands National Park. I…
Willows Lodge: Woodinville, WA
Staying at Willows Lodge Tucked in Woodinville's wine country is one of my favorite places along the Sammamish River: The Willows Lodge. The moment you check…
Badlands National Park: Castle & Medicine Root Trails
When we visit a national park I usually plan a few scenic drives and a few hiking trips. For Badlands National Park, I set my…
Badlands National Park Scenic Drive
On an early September morning, I roust my husband by frying bacon and brewing a pot of tea; that usually gets Hitch up from a…
Above Wind Cave National Park
I find it sad that a majority of people who visit Wind Cave miss out on half the park. They come for the caves, which…
Camano Island in Washington
Of Natives and Spanish Explorers Until recently, Hitch and I had a chance to stay with a generous friend up at Camano Island. Camano Island…
Wind Cave National Park
Bison, elk, pronghorn, and prairie dogs frolic among the tall grass and rolling prairie coated hills, meanwhile below and hidden from the sun, a complex…
Colorado Gator
As we drove into the San Luis Valley we started to see a series of large handmade signs advertising the presence of Alligators in this…
Black Hills National Forest
In the western South Dakota and northeastern Wyoming, there stands a forest covering over a 1.2 million acres of hills and mountain lands. Rugged rock…
Preventing a Wasp Invasion in Your Airstream
Last year, Hitch and I decided to stay in the South King County area to spend Thanksgiving with friends and to see our families for…
Jewel Cave National Monument
Nestled within the Black Hills of South Dakota, hides a place of wonders deep within the dark bowels of the earth. Brilliant colored rocks and…
Minuteman Missile National Historic Park
Sometimes while traveling you find the side trips are just as amazing as the destination you had in mind. We decided to visit the Minuteman…
Devils Tower National Monument
Bear Lodge. Bear's Tipi. Tree Rock, Grey Butte. Aloft on a Rock. Bear's House. Bear's Lair. Home of the Bears. Mythic-owl Mountain. Ghost Mountian. Over…
Deadwood
I have never been an aficionado of the old west. While I've enjoyed my share of spaghetti westerns, I've never seriously studied the history and…
Glacier National Park: Lake McDonald Valley
Many visitors to Glacier National Park use the Lake McDonald Valley as a hub of activity on the west side. Massive glaciers filled the area…
The Crazy Horse Memorial
History of the Memorial The Crazy Horse Memorial is sort of the Native American answer to the Mt. Rushmore monument. A Lakota Chief by the name…
Mount Rushmore
On the whole, Mount Rushmore feels like some mix between a roadside tourist attraction and a national monument. Likely that is because it was first…
Glacier: Logan Pass
The bright afternoon sun shining over a glossy green field dotted with colorful wildflowers. Turning my head upward, I gape at dozens of craggy mountain…
Pirates vs. Wenches
Ere we set forth from the shores of Wyoming proper, Trail an' meself set our eyes on a bit o sport in the landlocked port…
Glacier National Park: Many Glacier
Many Glacier in Glacier National Park, feels like the Swiss alps. Extensive mountains, live glaciers, and crystal lakes provide a striking backdrop to any hike,…
Glacier National Park: Two Medicine
I regret not staying somewhere on the east side of Glacier National Park. Yes, there are a lot more a amenities on the west side,…
Glacier National Park: North Fork
I wanted seclusion. Guides and rangers told me that the uncrowded areas of the North Fork in Glacier National Park would be my best bet.…
Glacier: Going-To-The-Sun Road
Have you ever seen the 1980 film, The Shining? In the opening credits, we see the Torrance family car traveling northward along a lake and…
Little Bighorn Battlefield
On our way through Southern Montana, we decided to spend a day checking out the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument. Like many of the historical…
Avalanche Lake in Glacier National Park
When one visits Glacier National Park one must always hike to a glacier-fed alpine lake. For our first full day at the park, I set…
Yellowstone Lake
When Hitch and I set out to take a tour of Yellowstone Lake, we invited our friend, Luis, from Seattle. We drove 20 miles south…
Canyon District in Yellowstone National Park
"Yellowstone" originated from a term used by Minnetaree Tribe to describe Yellowstone River: "Mi tse a-da-zi," which literally translates to "Rock Yellow River." French Tappers…
Yellowstone: Roosevelt-Tower Area
On our driving tour of the Grand Loop, we decided to take a late morning brunch at Roosevelt Lodge upon reaching the Eastern half of…
Yellowstone: Norris Geyser Basin
Norris Geyser Basin first came to my attention when my newsfeed presented me with an article about a man who fell into a hot spring…
