As I sit here writing, we are in a horse pasture of a farm just outside Bellevue, ID. I hear a rooster crowing and the beautiful sound that aspen leaves make as the wind blows through them. Our RV is parked next to a little grove of them. What a lovely little valley this is. … Continue reading On the Road Again….Idaho Bound
Lassen Volcanic National Park is one of the oldest national parks. It’s also one of the most remote, which has helped to preserve its rugged and unspoiled wilderness. From the parks guide: Lassen National Park has eight hydrothermal (hot water) areas. The roaring fumaroles, thumping mudpots, boiling pools, and steaming ground in these areas are… Continue reading Lassen Volcanic National Park: Bumpass Hell Hike (2.6-3 mi round-trip)
Mileage: From May Lake Trailhead = 2.2 miles roundtrip. 514 feet of elevation gain/loss. May lake is an easy, beginner hike on the north eastern section of Yosemite NP. If entering from the Tioga Pass 120 gate, it is about a 30 min drive to the trailhead from entry into the park. We decided to… Continue reading Yosemite NP-May Lake Trail
It’s the memories that matter. Not the stuff. Painting over the growth chart on the wall was a huge step for me, and I did that myself as a way to help let go of this current season of life. My home is becoming just a house.
A must see feature of this hike is taking the side trail to The Airplane Monument. In Memory of Col. F. C. Marshall and 1st Lt. C. L. Webber who fell at this spot on December 7, 1922. Their 12 cylinder engine is permanently mounted in stone.
Hiking Holly 