Category Archives: Western United States
Sonya Celebrates 11th Birthday Romping in Field in Fernley, NV
Amazing as it seems to us, Sonya turned 11 years old today. She’s been celebrating her birthday doing what she loves to do — run untethered in the open air, sniff everything within reach, eat and then nap all afternoon, … Continue reading
Filed under Pet Travel, Western United States
Snow Dusts Our Nevada Backyard
Snow came early to the northwest Nevada desert. Early morning temperatures hover around 20 degrees, and frost clings to the car. When an RV site opened up at a park in Fernley, less than 10 minutes from the Amazon.com fulfillment … Continue reading
Filed under Nevada, Pet Travel, RV Lifestyle, Western United States, work camper
Time to Get in Shape!
All those walks on the beach in Oregon were great for uplifting my spirit but did little to strengthen my body. Getting my body back into shape is one of my key goals during our short stay here in Nevada. … Continue reading
Filed under Nevada, RV Lifestyle, Western United States
Sparks Sparkles With A Lake, Dog Park and Big Skies
Arrival in Sparks, Nevada. After climbing Interstate 80 through Ponderosa pine forests and spending two nights at Dutch Flat breathing sweet mountain air, we make the final climb to Donner Pass. Our timing coincides with clear roads and sunny skies. … Continue reading
Filed under Nevada, Pet Travel, RV Lifestyle, RV Travel, Western United States
Tales of RVing Through and in Redwoods
Day 10 – On our journey southeast on Hwy 101, we detour onto the Avenue of the Giants in Humboldt Redwoods State Park. The damp redwood forest emits a rich perfume. I feel like I’m breathing pure oxygen. Can you … Continue reading
Filed under California, RV Lifestyle, RV Travel, Western United States
Sampling Cheese, Strolling Victorian Towns and Saying Adieu to the Ocean
Day 9. For a respite from riding rough roads, we opt for gentler destinations, starting with the neighboring town of Loleta to visit the Loleta Cheese Factory. The cheese makers have the day off – it’s Sunday – so we … Continue reading
Filed under California, RV Lifestyle, RV Travel, Western United States
Lost Coast Drive Highlights Remote, Rugged Shoreline
Day 8 – Under a blanket of fog, we begin our car journey from Ferndale up Wildcat Road to the fabled Lost Coast, reachable only by backroads. Potholes pit the rough road, causing us to focus more attention on it … Continue reading
Filed under California, RV Lifestyle, Western United States
Ferndale Offers Respite After Jarring Encounter With Humanity
Day 7. Before breaking camp at Klamath River RV Park to continue south, we watch a seal do acrobats in the river and a great egret fish under bright sunshine. With Ferndale as our next destination, we drive past the … Continue reading
Filed under California, Pet Travel, RV Lifestyle, RV Travel, Western United States
Redwoods Amaze Us With Their Age, Grandeur and Endurance
Days 4 and 5 –Exploring the forests of gigantic redwoods in Prairie Creek Redwood State Park and Redwoods National Park consumes our attention. Although towering redwoods are all around us, we want a remote experience and get a permit to … Continue reading
Filed under California, RV Lifestyle, RV Travel, Western United States, Writing - Photography
