El Pais Grande del Sur Not feeling satiated by our recent visit through Big Sur, Brandon and I headed back for some deeper penetration. This time we had a specific destination in mind -Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park. Which is not to say that we didn’t find plenty of places to stop on the way … Continue reading
During a recent visit to the Willow Glen, a wildlife photographer regaled us with tales of a trip up Highway 70 through the Feather River Canyon and up to Lake Almanor. I was hooked and almost immediately proposed pursuing this lead. Our crew decided to take a break from the remodeling of the Ames estate … Continue reading
Nicki packing my bags for me… You’ve got to love that girl… The train ride through the Cascades… I can’t recommend the train highly enough – especially for a trip like this (more on that in another post)… Walking around Seattle… Nicki was able to utilize her connections to secure a palatial room at the … Continue reading
Not far from King City, where Jimmy Ames grew up, is an interesting place to visit – Mission San Antonio de Padua – located on what is now Fort Hunter Liggett, an Army base created from a sprawling ranch sold by William Randolph Hearst to the War Department in 1940. The Hacienda Before he built … Continue reading
I love roadside attractions. Where else can you find stuff like this? I’ll bet you never even knew something like this existed, but now that you’ve seen a wicker motorcycle you must have one, right? And who wouldn’t want one of these lovely ladies in their home or yard with them? Or how about this … Continue reading
Looking for a solid road trip through the Sierras? Look no further… This 317-mile long state highway, dubbed the “Golden Chain” Highway, meanders through nine counties in the heart of the California Gold Country. Oakhurst anchors its south end while Vinton and Loyalton are found to the north. The miles along Highway 49 described on … Continue reading
So, once you walk out of the Silver Dollar Saloon (located at the corner of D and First Streets), directly to your left and behind the house (pictured below and allegedly the oldest house in Marysville) behind the Saloon will be the area encompassing the Bok Kai Temple… The building to the left is the … Continue reading
The Velvet Rocket 