Captiva Island Sunset
I haven’t been to Florida in 10 years, and the last (and first) time I went to the southwest of Florida and the Gulf of Mexico is closer to 20 years. I guess I was due back a visit. So…
No Heels Just Sneakers
Explore the World one Step at a Time
No Heels Just Sneakers
Explore the World one Step at a Time
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My Summer Bucket List: Southern California Edition
Though summer is still a little away – I mean not that we notice that here in Southern California, where it’s kind of always summer – we do get out UGG boots out once temps drop below 65F I am…
Early morning mass balloon ascension at the Cathedral City Balloon Festival
Visiting a hot air balloon festival has been high on my bucket list for a long time. I have seen so many photos of balloons ascending into the desert air that I wanted to see it for myself. Now that…
A short weekend in Joshua Tree National Park & Palm Springs off the beaten track
A friend asked me recently to give her some tips on what to see and do between Joshua Tree National Park and Palm Springs during a short weekend. She is the kind of friend who looks for the things to…
Hiker’s & Traveler’s Coffee Hour #2
Grab a cup of coffee, sit down comfortably and read the stories of fellow hikers and travelers. Beach Camping at Lake Powell A guide to visiting Jasper National Park in winter 6 places to visit in Madrid Get your…
Palm Springs – Old Las Palmas Neighborhood
I almost bought a condo in the Old Las Palmas neighborhood in Palm Springs last year and if I then knew what I now know I may have gone through with it… I could have been neighbors to the stars.…
Desert X – Mirage in Palm Springs
Doug Aitken’s MIRAGE is an art installation in Palm Springs. It’s part of the Desert X biennial exhibition in the Coachella Valley. Desert X first took place in the spring of 2017. Artists were invited to create installations that reflect…
The Palm Springs Tram Road Challenge or the World’s Toughest 6K
This race was not for the faint-hearted. What sounds like a fun way to start a Saturday, a 6k run or walk, is still kicking my butt more than 30 hours later. One Word: Uphill The Palm Springs Tram Road…
Fall Bucket List – the Hiking and Exploring Edition
I never quite know what to say when people ask me about my favorite season. Summer brings fun days at the beach, winter brings cold nights in front of the fire-place. A margarita on the patio or a hot chocolate…