California’s Côte d’Azur
Whether it’s the first-rate wines, mild Mediterranean climate, or azure seas lapping onto its alluring downtown beaches, the Santa Barbara coast does bear an uncanny resemblance to its more illustrious French cousin.
Western U.S.A.
South to Santa Barbara
We left Monterey, drove down the coast, and moved to Santa Barbara for the month of October.
The Grand Canyon of Monterey Bay
Imagine the Grand Canyon a mile beneath the ocean, where pinnipeds, cetaceans and other marine mammals reign.
Ladies and Gentlemen of Pebble Beach
As a wee lad, I had the very good fortune to learn the game of golf. By playing golf, I realized the importance of honesty, courtesy, and several other core values that shaped my life and personality.
Between Pacific Tides
“His mind had no horizons. He was interested in everything.”
Unabridged Steinbeck
After a prodigious writing career, including a Nobel Prize for Literature, Pulitzer Prize Fiction Award, and United States Medal of Freedom, John Steinbeck remained true to his roots, planted deep within the fertile soil of the Salinas Valley.
September by the Sea
From its fabled golf links to its profuse marine life, Monterey, California has inspired artists, athletes, scientists, and even a Nobel Prize winning author.
Festival of Geologic Fun
Recent volcanic activity makes Mammoth Lakes a fascinating festival of fun.
Mt. Whitney: Esther’s Gold Medal
While I alternated between sleeping in the car and running to the pit toilet, Esther completed one of the greatest day hikes in the United States.
To the Timberline and Beyond
To acclimatize for our upcoming Mt. Whitney attempt, we crossed the timberline on three training hikes of increasing altitude and elevation gain.
Month at a Time Travel 