Breathing smoke for a week

Wildfires are raging across my state of Oregon, as I’m sure you’ve heard in the news. People have died, homes burned to the ground, and thousands of people evacuated. Friends of mine have been ordered to evacuate their homes, and more have just left to try to find clear air to breathe. California is getting […]

Modocs as they were

The Oregon-California border held lands that were traditionally Modoc country.

Sierra Snow

We went on a roadtrip just to see all the snow.

RENT, a few years later

I wonder if art is supposed to make its audience find a truth?

South to the North Coast

The trails allow visitors to experience this spectacular old-growth rainforest from the inside.

California Camping

That’s all I wanted to say: we had the best campsites during our road trip. It is very hard to choose a boring hotel bed over these places.

Mono Lake, then north again

I was surprised at the numbers of birds there, assuming the water was somehow poisonous. But it’s not poisonous, just salty.

Below Sea Level

Obviously the main attraction of Death Valley is the fact that one can stand on dry land below sea level. Moses ain’t got nuthin’ on southern California.

Redwoods and rain

My god, what is that smell?