James’ Secret Spot: Lake Faucherie
Don’t you love an adventure? It is so much fun to go someplace new! We have a collection of what we like to call “Secret Spots”. In each newsletter we will let you in on one of our secrets, and we hope you will be inspired to explore them too! If you have dined in […]
James’ Secret Spot: Biltmore Four Seasons Hotel, Santa Barbara
It was stressful and frustrating. I was delegated the navigator since he was driving. There were detours and switchbacks. Between the on board navigation software, my smart phone, and an old fashioned trusty map book, we were finally on track heading home. I was sleeping in the car, exhausted as James drove us back home […]
James’ Secret Spot: Big Sur
Don’t you love an adventure? It is so much fun to go someplace new! We have a collection of what we like to call “Secret Spots”. In each newsletter we will let you in on one of our secrets, and we hope you will be inspired to explore them too! Big Sur is a beautiful […]
James’ Secret Spot: Las Trampas Regional Wilderness
…is the tough guy of the East Bay Regional Park District. There are no steam trains or petting zoos. Just steep, rugged trails, interesting geology, and fantastic views. The primary destination at Las Trampas is Rocky Ridge and its 2,024-foot summit. Though the surrounding landscape consists of rolling hills edged by canyons with small creeks, […]
James’ Secret Spot: Calf Creek, Utah
When James and I were dating, he took me on so many adventures. I was the city girl without any North Face gear, just fashionable shoes and designer jeans. I didn’t even know how much I would fall in love with the outdoors and with my sweetheart when we went to Calf Creek. […]
