Several Springs ago, we had driven to the top of Mt. Hamilton and seen Santa Clara Valley from a height of 4,200 odd feet. Then last Fall, in what was…
Category: Mountains
Our World: Mt. Shasta
Mt. Shasta is one of the taller volcanoes of the Cascade Range. This active volcano that lies in Siskiyou County in Northern California is visible from Interstate 5 if you…
Snaking through several shades of green
If you are traveling between the cities of Tracy and Livermore in California, chances are you will take I-580 to your destination. 580 takes you through the hills of the…
Monday Mural| Found near the Cascade Range
Ronald McDonald in a mural is not something you might not have seen. However, I had to take a picture of this one, because I caught what I thought might…
Royal Gorge| The grand canyon of the Arkansas
When we were planning our Colorado trip, one attraction we were particularly attracted to was the Royal Gorge in Cañon City. There seemed to be a lot to see and…
Utah’s rocky deserts – I
One morning in Utah’s rocky desert-land. The dry land watching the sun on its way up. And catching some early morning light. And my lens was busy catching the landscape…
One Mighty River Gorge, Two Scenic Routes and Umpteen Vistas
The Columbia River Gorge lies between the States of Washington and Oregon; a result of erosion and volcanic and glacial activity. Scenic
The heavenly ‘Heavenly Gondola’ Ride
What’s the Heavenly Gondola ride in Tahoe really like? Come read about that and why you must do it while you are in California.
Postcarded at Maroon Bells
Maroon Bells Some people say it is the most photographed place in North America, some others say it is the most photographed place in the state of Colorado. Whatever it…
Aboard The California Zephyr: One of the Most Scenic Routes Through US’s West
If you were to do a one-way trip on this train, I would suggest traveling from SF to Denver rather than the other way around. Read on to know why —