Festival of Geologic Fun
Recent volcanic activity makes Mammoth Lakes a fascinating festival of fun.
Senior travel
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.
Mammoth Mountain High
For the month of August 2016, we have found lodging in the mountain resort town of Mammoth Lakes, California.
California, Here We Come!
For our next month-at-a-time adventure, Esther and I have selected three locations that exemplify the scenic bounty, recreational rewards, and cultural, historical, and scientific significance of the Golden State.
The Jewel of the Sierra
Six weeks ago, we blasted off in a fictional interplanetary spacecraft, without leaving the comforts of home. This week, with our rocket fuel all but spent, we coasted on to spectacular Saturn, the last stop in our journey.
The Big Bonanza
Nestled in the Virginia Range above Reno, the small old-west town of Virginia City, Nevada is the “birthplace” of Mark Twain, origin of the psychedelic “San Francisco Sound”, and the site of the Comstock Lode, known around here as the Big Bonanza.
Reno’s Fraternal Twin
When I was born, the doctor took one look at my face, turned me over and said, “Look, twins!” (Rodney Dangerfield)
A River Runs Through It
“Eventually, all things merge into one, and a river runs through it.” (Norman McLean)
Our Best and Brightest
In the night sky, the brightest object other than the moon is the planet Venus. Here in our hometown, the brightest minds attend the University of Nevada (UNR), located just a short walk from downtown Reno.
Month at a Time Travel 