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

I Like Our Lance a Lot

My husband and I made an emotional decision to sell our 35ft Reflection trailer and buy a used 25ft Lance trailer. A 35ft travel trailer is good to live in, but it’s not great for towing around or parking. It’s even too long to fit in some campgrounds. Most importantly, I hated that trailer. It … Continue reading I Like Our Lance a Lot

State Parks – Summer 2023

As a way to encourage myself to “get out there” when honestly, I’d really rather just stay in, I picked up a Nevada State Park Passport and NV State Parks Junior Ranger Workbooks. We also have a 5th grader, so we got a free NV State Park Pass too! (I do love free stuff.) I … Continue reading State Parks – Summer 2023