Banana Slug

Photo credit my oldest son age 13

MacKerricher State Park, California 2023

The northern California coastline is stunning. The weather is more temperate than some other locations, only changing about 10 degrees from the low temperature to the high temperature. Our November visit had temps in the 50s. We were a group of two families and we stayed at sites 93 & 94. The spaces to fit … Continue reading MacKerricher State Park, California 2023

Wild Blackberries

Imagine our delight upon discovering ripe wild blackberries while we were visiting Mount Shasta City, CA. What a wonderful unexpected surprise! I love picking fresh fruit, and it’s been awhile since we’ve had the opportunity. blackberry blossoms We ate a lot of blackberries, and we put about a cup and a half in a bag. … Continue reading Wild Blackberries

Mount Shasta City, California 2023

Our glamping trips to Lake Siskiyou Resort always include an excursion to Mount Shasta City. We really enjoy both Yaks on the 5 and The Yak Shack. Visit Yaks.com to view their mouth watering menus. filling up at the Headwaters of the Sacramento River at Mount Shasta City Park Here are some photos from the … Continue reading Mount Shasta City, California 2023

Lake Siskiyou, California 2023

We took the Lance for its maiden voyage to Lake Siskiyou, California in September 2023. This is one of our favorite places on the planet. I unintentionally paired this trip with the book A Wolf Called Wander (A Voice of the Wilderness Novel) by Rosanne Parry. I didn’t know that the book was partially set … Continue reading Lake Siskiyou, California 2023