Say Hi to the Western Sycamore

The Western Sycamore aka the California Sycamore, is said to be native to the sunny state on the US West Coast. Come, meet these natural sculptures >>

Wine Country Mural in Bay Area’s Wine Country

When one is a first-time visitor to Northern California, San Francisco, a bit of the Pacific Coast, Lake Tahoe, and Yosemite are usually on the itinerary. And if wine or…

Found And Lost In Sycamore Grove

Some manmade art, some natural art and some stories from a trail in Livermore, CA

Colorful Bus Shelters of the Tri-Valley – I

This mural was painted by students of a local high school in Livermore. Read on for more about the project >>

Holdener Park offers views of the Livermore Countryside

Hike through Holdener Park in Livermore and you will be offered views of rolling hills vineyards and farms. Also, a hiking challenge…?

Backyard Beat: Del Valle Lake

A place for picnics, camping and hiking around a lake. A quick tour and tips for the trip. >>

Whale Murals of Livermore

Every single time we’ve driven through CA-84, these ‘whale murals of Livermore’ have been such a roadside treat and almost every time I’ve taken some drive-by-shots of the whales, with…

MondayMural: Found on utility boxes

Utility Box Artwork: For this week’s Monday Mural, I have a couple utility box artwork from the roadsides of Livermore and San Luis Obispo. Both are drive-by shots. The first…

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…