The Capitol Building of California, in the town of Sacramento, is a beautiful example of Roman architecture, complete with a portico opening that leads to a central dome. This type of design can be found on many of the capitols around the county, but of course, most notably in Washington DC. A visit to this […]
Northern California
California’s National Parks and National Monuments
One of best things about living in California is the wide array of beautiful and diverse National Parks & Monuments all located within the state (there are nine of them, but 28 including the monuments). From Joshua Tree in the South to Lassen Volcanic Park in the North, California is full of diverse and wonderful […]
Fall in Lake Tahoe: Salmon Run & Hope Valley
Guest Post by Nate The beauty of living in the Northern Sierras is that every season offers its own, distinct experience. The seasons here change abruptly, often without notice. This year, winter allowed the snow to linger through the spring until the weather suddenly warmed in June. Autumn in the Tahoe area is certainly no […]
The Olive Pit in Corning (Green Olives, Nuts and Olive Oil)
It is always fun to find those little stops along your road trip that provide something different and help you to create new memories and traditions. For my friends and I, every trip to Northern California always has the Olive Pit in Corning in it. This place is in the self-proclaimed “green olive capital of […]
Hiking Bumpass Hell: Lassen Volcanic National Park
When exploring Lassen Volcanic National Park and hiking Lassen Peak, we decided to also hike Bumpass Hell, one of the park’s most well-known attractions. Bumpass Hell was named after Kendall Vanhook Bumpass, who stumbled on this area in the late 1800s while he was hiking. It is called Bumpass Hell because he fell in one […]