A few short hours from Los Angeles, San Diego, and Las Vegas is Joshua Tree National Park. This beautiful otherworldly landscape has become a destination for hiking, climbing, camping and exploring the arid Mohave Desert.
How to Spend 48 Hours in Portland, Oregon
Unlike most “Weekend in Portland” stories mine revolves around visiting friends and going to the places they frequent in their neighborhoods. What better way to see a city than with those who live in it. Some of these spots are in every Portland story you’re likely to come across while others are a bit off the beaten path.
The Best Cheese in the World – A Visit to the Rogue Creamery Dairy
Nestled in Southern Oregon’s Rogue Valley, a short drive outside of Grants Pass, is The Rogue Creamery Dairy. I’ve visited the well-known retail and creamery portion of the Rogue Creamery in nearby Central Point numerous times. During this visit I went to the source, in this case, the cows, to see how the famous cheese is […]
How to Spend A Week in Southern Oregon’s Rogue Valley
Looking down from 35,000 feet the white haze circles the mountains like settling fog. This is Oregon in the summer so there is no doubt that this is smoke and the lush forests are on fire. I visit every summer, usually in August, and often regret not getting here before the first spark ignites the […]
