Hiking Mount Tamalpais in Spring

The trails of Mount Tamalpais are lined with wildflowers in spring making it a delight to hike there after the winter rains. A photo tour >>

The Almond Trees are Abloom Again


Did you know that California is US’s largest producer of Almonds? CA’s Central Valley is the place to go to see Almond Trees & Almond Blossoms.

Mountain House in Autumn Colors

Yellows, Oranges and Reds: Fall Color in Mountain House, California. A photo-tour. Happy Fall!

Shades of Fall on the Southern Sierras

Colors of Sequoia National Park in Fall; a photo post.

Found in Sequim: Painted Shed

A painted shed found at an animal farm in north Washington; one for ‘Monday Mural.’

Backyard Beat: Bair Island

If you are looking for a quiet, easy and scenic family-friendly trail in the Bay Area, you’ll find a recommendation here.

Tahoe’s own Utility Box Art

For Monday Mural: A photo feature on some utility box art found in Heavenly Village in Tahoe.

Yosemite in Late Fall

If you plan a trip to Yosemite National Park in late November, chances are you will see sights like these.

Summer Sights: It’s Wildflowers Galore in Big Sur

Come, let’s do another scenic drive along Highway 1 and see some wildflowers at different points-of-interest in Big Sur.

Do you know what tree this is?

Calling all tree lovers! Would you know what tree this is? I was attracted to the texture of the trunk and am intrigued by the flaky bark.