Home again for Intel retiree diner
5 novembre 2018, Stati Uniti ⋅ 🌧 12 °C
Drove home from Grants Pass and attended the Intel retiree dinner that night at Pumpkin Ridge golf course.
Oregon Caves National Monument
4 novembre 2018, Stati Uniti ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
We drove to the Oregon Caves and was able to get on an 11am tour, instead of the 3pm tour I reserved. It was rainy and the lodge was closed, so there wasn't much to do if we had to wait.
There was anLeggi altro
Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park
3 novembre 2018, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
We travelled to Jedediah Smith state park and setup camp next to the nice couple that was also across from us in the Burlington campground. Since we were only staying 1 night, we didn't setup the tentLeggi altro
Drury-Chaney Loop Trail by Pepperwood
2 novembre 2018, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
We hiked the Drury-Chaney Loop Trail near Pepperwood, which use to be a town before it was wiped out by a flood, along with many other towns, roads, and bridges.
Founders Grove and Bull Creek
1 novembre 2018, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
We did the short walk around Founders Grove and saw the big Founders tree.
We then went to two places along Bull Creek. At Roosevelt Loop, we tried to find the trail that lead along the river to theLeggi altro
Humboldt Redwoods State Park
31 ottobre 2018, Stati Uniti ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Drove to Burlington campground in Humboldt State Park, which is located on the Avenue of the Giants highway. The visitors center is also located here, which contains the restored "Travel Log" motorLeggi altro
Schramsberg Vineyard wine tasting tour
30 ottobre 2018, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
We toured the caves of Schramsberg Vineyard and tasted some very good sparkling wines (champagne).
The wines were too pricey for our budget, so we didn't buy any. The tour was pricey too, but weLeggi altro
Greystone and Pride Mountain winery
29 ottobre 2018, Stati Uniti ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Visited Greystone in the morning, which use to the Christian Brothers winery and is now owned by CIA (Culinary Institute of America). We did the tour and learned how earthquakes damaged tunnels andLeggi altro
Drive to Napa valley
28 ottobre 2018, Stati Uniti ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Drove to Napa and stopped at the visitors center, then continued on to Bothe state park campground to setup camp. We went out for dinner that was over-priced. Then went to Ana's Cantina for a beer andLeggi altro
Glacier Point and Sentinel Dome
27 ottobre 2018, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
We drove an hour from the Yosemite Valley campground to Glacier Point, where we could look directly down on the valley. An amazing view!!!!
We could also see Vernal Falls and Nevada Falls, which weLeggi altro
Vernal Falls and Nevada Falls hike
26 ottobre 2018, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
We first hiked to Vernal Falls, then continued on to Nevada Falls. It was a hardy hike with great views for a reward.
We also saw a bobcat on our way back. It was walking beside the trail, but ILeggi altro
Exploring Yosemite Valley
25 ottobre 2018, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Today we explored Yosemite Valley.
We went on a ranger tour at the Majestic Yosemite Hotel, formally known as the Ahwahnee Hotel, which is on the historic registry.
Yosemite Giant Sequoias
24 ottobre 2018, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Travel day to Yosemite. We stopped at the Meraposa Grove of Giant Sequoias. These trees can be 2000 years old and are huge.
Afterwards, we drove to our campsite in Yosemite Valley and setup camp justLeggi altro
Buena Vista Aquatic Recreation Area camp
22 ottobre 2018, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
A travel day to Bakersfield, California area. After arriving, we did laundry and went to local brew pub.
We will rest here one day before driving to Yosemite.
Ultimate Championship Finals
21 ottobre 2018, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Ultimate Championship Finals were played at Mira Mesa HS and broadcast on ESPN 3.
In the mixed division, we watched Philadelphia Amp beat Wash D.C. Space Heaters.
Women's finals were next, with S.F.Leggi altro
50 Years and Still Flying
20 ottobre 2018, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
In the morning, there was a session at the hotel called "50 Years and Still Flying". It discussed different aspects of Ultimate, including Ultimate charities, personal impacts of Ultimate, and theLeggi altro
Charity tournament on Coronado beach
19 ottobre 2018, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Played beach Ultimate charity tournament. We were the yellow team. After the second game, there were memorials for players that had passed away, which also included some silly games.
Afterwards, weLeggi altro
Camping between Ocean, road, and trains
18 ottobre 2018, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
San Elijo SP campground was stricked about not checking in before 2pm. We couldn't park at hotel hosting ultimate 50th anniversary and tournament parking wanted to charge us double ($20) because weLeggi altro
Stayed at Bob's house in San Diego
17 ottobre 2018, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Bob was a housemate of mine in 1980-81. We stayed the night at his and Barb's house in San Diego. It was great seeing him again after so long.
Painted Rock Petroglyph campground
16 ottobre 2018, Stati Uniti ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
We left Sedona a day early due to predicted rain for next day. We stayed the night at Painted Rock Petroglyph campground on our way to San Diego.
The petroglyphs were cool and there was only aLeggi altro
West Fork hike and Chapel of Holy Cross
15 ottobre 2018, Stati Uniti ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C
The best hike in the Sedona area is the West Fork trail of Oak Creek. Beautiful views of the canyon walls. To make it more interesting, we had to cross the stream 13+ times on the hike, but since theLeggi altro
Boynton Canyon hike and Summit Viewpoint
14 ottobre 2018, Stati Uniti ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
We hike Boynton Canyon trail in the morning. This is supposed to be a vortex site. It is a beautiful area, but I didn't sense any mystical energy :-)
There is a short spur to a Vista viewpoint nearLeggi altro
Travel to Sedona and more rain
13 ottobre 2018, Stati Uniti ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Traveled on 89A to Sedona and along the way stopped at the Oak Creek Canyon Vista, which is just before the switchback in the road drops into the canyon. The views of the canyon were wonderful.
ByLeggi altro
Walnut Canyon and downtown Flagstaff
12 ottobre 2018, Stati Uniti ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
This morning, we took the ranger tour of the "island" in Walnut Canyon. Cliff dwellings from 1100-1250 are here. It is a very unique and interesting place.
In the afternoon, we walked around downtownLeggi altro
Travel day to Flagstaff, AZ
11 ottobre 2018, Stati Uniti ⋅ 🌧 7 °C
Left on a cold and wet day. It is a long drive around the Grand Canyon to get to Flagstaff. Storm clouds were encountered along the way.
It was not as cold in Flagstaff as on the North Rim, but it wasLeggi altro



















































































































