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Into the heavens on the Palm Springs Aerial Tram
The Palm Springs Aerial Tram is a pretty amazing local attraction, it's not just some basic chairlift taking you up a mountain, but rather an "aerial experience" if you will. The 80 passenger tramcars actually rotate during your ascent/descent, providing everyone with a fantastic view. When you consider that Palm...
Read moreFlashback to yesteryear at Palm Springs Air Museum
Whether you're an aviation enthusiast or a history buff, you can't miss the Palm Springs Air Museum. The museum houses one of the largest collections of WWII flying aircrafts, and on average, there are 26 different ones on display—many are flown regularly in conjunction with educational programs and demonstrations. Also...
Read moreAlice Lake Park
Alice Lake Park is located just north of Squamish, B.C. and is surrounded by towering mountains, dense forests and plenty of grassy areas to kick back and relax. This provincial park is a wonderful recreational area for, fishing, kayaking swimming, biking, camping and a whole more. I spent the afternoon...
Read moreJimgermanbar in Waitsburg, WA
While I was in Walla Walla, Washington staying at the ever-so-quaint Fat Duck Inn, the proprietor (Alexa) invited to take me to this up-and-coming little town about 20 miles north called, Waitsburg. Founded in 1859, Waitsburg is a cute town that seems to be reemerging as a hip destination with...
Read moreTop 20 Best Pics of 2011
Here are my top-20 best pics from 2011. These pics are from my monthly top-10 pic list. Which one do you like best? (Click here to see in player mode). [caption id="attachment_10095" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="North Umpqua River at sunset"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_10096" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Tree at dusk while camping near Bodie...
Read moreHuge Model Train Display at the Living Desert
In addition to the vast array of plants and wildlife, The Living Desert (in Palm Desert, California) features a huge model train display. Train enthusiasts young and old will rejoice in the intricate detail and massive scale of this train display—it showcases many landmark scenes across the country...from Mount Rushmore,...
Read moreThe Living Desert: A glance at the deserts of the world
The Living Desert is a wildlife adventure park that provides a glimpse into various deserts from around the world. The Living Desert has created the perfect blend of animals and plant life (part arboretum, part zoo) to make you feel as though you're experiencing a desert far, far away. From...
Read moreBallooning above Palm Springs
Have you ever been up in a hot air balloon? If not, do yourself a favor and put it on your bucket list...it's an extraordinary experience. While I was in Palm Springs I got an opportunity to take flight above the Coachella Valley from the folks at Balloons Above. As...
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Read moreJacksonville Historic Cemetery
While I was visiting Jacksonville, Oregon, I was told by several of the locals that I should check out the “cemetery.” The first time I heard this I thought “a cemetery…what kind of tourist attraction is that?” After hearing the cemetery endorsement a couple more times, I figured I should...
Read moreOenophiles will enjoy HillCrest Vineyard
While I was visiting Roseburg, Oregon staying at the fabulous Thundering Waters Inn, the innkeepers (Jim and Christina) recommended a few things for me to do...tops on their list was a visit to HillCrest Vineyard for a tour and tasting—one of their favorite wineries in the area. Jim and Christina...
Read moreCountry House Inns has you covered in Jacksonville, Oregon
Enthusiasm washed over me when I first entered the small town of Jacksonville, Oregon. Jacksonville is the type of small town I love to discover and explore…it’s quaint and charming with quality restaurants, parks, shopping and of course lodging. The area is also the newest wine appellation, with a string...
Read moreExplore! Sierra Touring Company offers “Throttle Therapy”
While I was in the northern Sierra Nevada Mountains staying at the Chalet View Lodge, I was invited to go on a private ATV tour with Ken, the owner of Explore! Sierra Touring Company. Not one to pass up an opportunity to have some fun, I enthusiastically accepted. Ken's touring...
Read moreWeasku Inn still Lures Guests; Anglers
The Weasku Inn (pronounced We-Ask-U) is a legendary resort dating to the early 1920s…back then you could get a room for just a buck. The Inn is located near the banks of the mighty Rogue River just outside of Grants Pass, Oregon (named for Ulysses S. Grant), in the southern...
Read moreChalet View Lodge is a Venerated and Indelible Experience
I love it when I find one of those cliché “hidden gems” located off a beaten path, because that’s what typifies Mike’s Road Trip. I get ardent when I find an “undiscovered” place that other travel writers have yet to notice…it makes me feel as though I’m doing justice to...
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