Backyard Beat: Little Yosemite Area

I knew wasn’t going to see giant granites and jaw-dropping precipices here. But I must admit it was the name of the place that caught my attention, aroused my curiosity,…

Delving Deeper into Death Valley

Death Valley NP– the part in which we see Ubehebe Crater and other craters, alluvial fans, Mesquite Dunes and Borax Harmony Works…

Scenic Stop: California Aqueduct (and more) from I-5

The next time you’re driving down to Southern California, you might want to make a stop here. Here’s a sneak peek at the views from this vista point.

What might this pictograph be about?

Found in Dublin, CA. Would you know what this artwork is about? Let me know if you do.

Tahoe’s own Utility Box Art

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

Sunrise View – Check! Sunset View – Check!

A photo-feature featuring the sunrise and the sunset — and everything in between — from one sweet spot in Ventura County, California.

Tortilla Flats Stories on a Wall

Found in Ventura, California: Stories from the Tortilla Flats, a neighborhood that ceased to exist when a freeway came into being in these parts.

Mosaics from Ventura

Some Monday Blues for Monday Mural – Mosaics found in Ventura, California.

Wondering what SeaWorld looks like at Christmas?

Looking for holiday displays in Southern California? SeaWorld is not a bad idea. Visit this post to see what SeaWorld might look like at Christmastime.

Mapped: Historical Sonoma

A Sonoma Landmark Map by artist Steffan Gold — a mural titled Sonoma in the valley of the moon, found on Broadway in Sonoma, California.