Why you need ‘Luck’ to be able to see Mount Rainier

Did you know that Mt. Rainier makes its own clouds and that they can obstruct your view of the largest volcano of the Cascade Range?

Looping the Franco Ranch Trail

Here’s what you need to know before you hike the Franco Ranch Loop Trail in Walnut Creek, California. Also find some Covid19 guidelines >>

Tahoe in the summer: To go or not to go?

Lake Tahoe is not just a winter destination. There is plenty to do in Tahoe in summer. Here are some things to do in the largest alpine lake when it’s warm up there.

Catching light | Radiant clouds in Altamont

Caught: the sun having a lazy day in the summer sky. A pic with a Samsung Galaxy Note 4 The week before last as we driving through Interstate 580 (I-580)…

Catching some NorCal light

Caught: some afternoon (sun)light, North California. These pictures of the sunlight filtering through leaves, were taken on one of our trips between California and Washington. Location: one of the ‘rest…