Raiders of the Channel Islands
When we backpack, we take measures to ensure that our food isn’t raided by animals like bears, mice, or chipmunks—especially… The rest of the story »Raiders of the Channel Islands
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A Stop in Death Valley
“Once a year, go someplace you’ve never been before.” Anonymous “So, you brought this wet weather.” Outside, rain was falling… The rest of the story »A Stop in Death Valley
The Charm of Small Town America
Sometimes you find yourself in the middle of nowhere; and sometimes in the middle of nowhere, you find yourself. Unknown… The rest of the story »The Charm of Small Town America
Happy Trails, Charlie Brown
“That’s what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown.” Linus in A Charlie Brown Christmas Shortly after I learned to read… The rest of the story »Happy Trails, Charlie Brown
The Northwest Rival of Route 66
“Ocian in view! O! the Joy” William Clark, Nov 7, 1805 If the Pacific Northwest has its own version of… The rest of the story »The Northwest Rival of Route 66