An Ode to Richardson's HighwayOn Richardson’s Highway, where the wild winds call,Through the heart of Alaska where the mountains stand tall,The pavement unwinds in a ribbon of dreams,Past valleys and rivers and ever-clear streams.Rugged purple-blue mountains whisper tales from…
Pine and deciduous trees line the Alaska Highway (Highway 2) from Tetlin National Wildlife Preserve into Tok. A few people we’ve talked to have complained about the lack of views and it is true that even at a lot…
We got an early start the next morning. As we left Dease Lake, the clouds lifted and the brilliance of these giant, deep blue and white marbled peaks of the Stikine Range and Cassiar Range was revealed. We saw…
The day before we’d started the drive northbound up the Cassiar Highway (Hwy 37) but stopped to camp at Meziadin Lake (prior blog post here). Meziadin Lake Provincial Park, Lake and Campground lie east and just slightly north of…
The Eastern Sierras, with their dramatic landscapes and unique geological formations, offer an unforgettable road trip experience. From the stunning vistas of Tioga Pass to the rugged charm of the Alabama Hills, this journey provided us with breathtaking views…
When you think of Oregon, you probably think of lush, green locations like those near Crater Lake (link), Columbia River Gorge, Silver Falls State Park (link), Portland (link), or something rocky along the Oregon coast, but there are some…
Looking for a multi-generational family trip? If you’re an outdoorsy group, you might consider a trip to Sun Valley, Idaho. Doug and I took this trip in the fall with my parents, brother, niece, and nephew. Three generations from…
While in eastern Canada we met a nice couple along the Bay of Fundy and they highly recommended a trip to Vancouver Island, particularly to Tofino so we added these stops to our western Canada list.…
It’s no wonder I have trouble writing this blog in real time! There’s always so much to see and do and when I do get a bit of downtime it’s impossible for me to skip posting about off-the-beaten path…
We’ve seen 15 state capitol buildings prior to this one in Helena, Montana. We’d visited this city in August of 2021 but that was prior to us starting to tour state capitol buildings. This city has an interesting history so…
