California’s Yosemite National Park

California’s Yosemite National Park pleases with its Yosemite Valley, Half Dome, El Capitan, Glacier Point, Ahwahnee, waterfalls, camping, and sightseeing,

Introducing a Child to Snow at Lake Tahoe

The time had come, with Paultje between the ages of 2 and 3, to observe a pleasant family ritual—introducing my young grandchild to snow. This is the birthright of a child in Northern California, especially in the Bay Area, and Lake Tahoe is the likely celebration place of the ritual. Our goals were simple—some gentle sledding and making a snowman.

South Lake Tahoe Winter Sports Adventures

The massive snows of January 2010 prompted me to take a fresh look at the winter sports scene around Lake Tahoe, which is one of the great winter sports areas anywhere in the world. After looking first at North Tahoe, I drove around the east side of the lake, with a stop at scenic Sand Harbor State Park, before arriving at the south end of the lake.

North Lake Tahoe Winter Sports Adventures

The record snowfall in January 2010 made a winter sports trip to Tahoe an irresistible opportunity. Here are some details on what is new and interesting now, and looking into future years. I started at North Tahoe.

Art of the Family Reunion

For eighteen years my four sisters and I, accompanied by our parents, spouses, significant others, and children, gathered for an annual summer family reunion.

Skiing and Winter Adventures at Lake Tahoe, California

California offers an itinerant skier some of the finest skiing in the world, especially at the major ski resorts in the Lake Tahoe basin.

California Travel Itineraries

As you peruse the bountiful travel options in the Golden State, the question arises: just what are the best things to do and see at each of the major travel destinations?