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
*** Update*** OK – I have been advised that Mushroom Rock (identified as Mushroom Hole in the article below) was actually written up in National Geographic Adventure Magazine. This surprised me greatly and makes my original opening sentence (below) a little less accurate, apparently. I have posted the commentary found in National Geographic Adventure Magazine … 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
That’s Mount Ellinor (located in the Olympic National Forest) at the top – taken from the final staging area: This is my nephew Nick with me admiring Mount Rainier in the distance from the final staging area: Headed up The Chute with Lake Cushman in the background… Right above where this picture was taken you … Continue reading
It is often said that California’s Feather Falls is the 6th highest waterfall in the United States. Regardless of its ranking, it is a gorgeous waterfall and well worth the hike. And the hike itself offers plenty worth seeing along the way… If you just look at a map, it looks like a bitch to … Continue reading
Another expedition into the Wilds… For literally decades I have wondered about the course of the unnamed tributary (pictured below) in Oregon House, California. Recently, on a trip to Oregon House with Brandon and Amanda, I made an offhand comment about my desire to explore this watershed and, although it was late in the day, … Continue reading
This trip in March and our previous trip in October are probably some of the best times of year to visit Pinnacles National Monument. You’re pretty much assured of good weather and it isn’t too hot. Also, the ecological cycle is in a much different phase in October than it is in March. So, even … Continue reading
The Velvet Rocket 