Antelope Valley: The Poppy Hills of California

Is Antelope Valley worth visiting? In the spring — YES. And during a super bloom it is a definite must-do. Here’s why:

The Almond Orchards Are In Blossom!

When is a good time to see some Almond Blossoms in California? Late February and early March is when the almond trees bloom. Here are a few pictures of almond orchards and blossoms from Tracy, CA

Winter Walk: Checking Out Mountain House Creek Trail

Californian Winters: Pictures from a walk along Mountain House Creek Trail on a clear, late-winter day. A photo tour>>

First, Some Famous Redwoods Of Sequoia​ National Park

On Day 1 in Sequoia National Park, we paid our respects to General Sherman, the largest tree in the world, saluted The Sentinel and smiled at the Three Graces. In other words, we started with the redwoods.

A mural that’s quite the ‘Redwood’ museum

The redwood mural at the Giant Forest Museum in Sequoia National Park is a picture of the park with some history and info. on the Sequoiadendron Giganteum.

Wildlife Mural from Three Rivers

Here’s another mural from Three Rivers, California, and yet another one by artist Nadi Spencer. A few weeks ago, up here was a post on a mural called How Crow…

Fall Colors around Windsor Lake in Denver

As we move into the thick of fall, here’s looking back on some fall color from Colorado from a few years ago. These are pictures from Windsor Lake in Denver, Colorado.…

A hike to the sands of Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes

An account of a hike through the Oso Flaco Lake Trail to see some sand, and the flora and fauna of the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dune system. Come, take a virtual trip with us to this rich preserved area on California’s Central Coast.

Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge: So Verdant, So Rich

  People come to Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge for the birds. It is like a paradise on earth for birds and birdwatchers, alike. It is also an area that is green…

Splashes of fall-color at Hakone Gardens

Visit a Japanese Garden once and you’ve visited them all. But there’s no getting tired of them. The look of a Japanese Garden and the feeling that takes over you…