40 in 40: A Peak Bagging Challenge
Finally! On Basin Mountain

40 in 40: A Peak Bagging Challenge

Yesterday was my 39th birthday, a natural point to reflect on the past year. It certainly has been an exciting one. At this time last year I was planning our holiday…

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Big Announcement
We'll have a view of the mountains from our new home!

Big Announcement

You may have noticed it's been a little quiet around here lately. It's not that I'm not having adventures, I just haven't been able to find the time to write…

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Thanksgiving in the Mojave Desert
Mojave Desert Views

Thanksgiving in the Mojave Desert

This is our 11th year of spending the Thanksgiving holiday in the desert with friends. It's one of my favorite trips of the year. Friends from Northern and Southern California…

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An Autumn Day In Half Moon Bay
Bob's Pumpkin Farm, Half Moon Bay

An Autumn Day In Half Moon Bay

The Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival is a major event for Bay Area residents in the fall. Pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and pony rides attract many families and traffic can back…

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Happy Birthday to Thor!

It’s Mighty Thor’s first birthday today!
Raising a lab puppy has been so much fun. This adorable face helped us get through the land shark phase with those needle sharp puppy teeth and desire to put everything in his mouth. It’s much easier to forgive and stay patient when that’s the face staring back at you! He’s smart and the friendliest happiest pup around.

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Ten Years of Desert Friendsgiving
Death Valley Buttes

Ten Years of Desert Friendsgiving

My husband and I have always spent Thanksgiving in the desert. It is my favorite time of year to visit places like Death Valley. Cold temperatures and lack of crowds…

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