Dead car battery, stuck behind a bus, gas tank on empty, forgotten packages. Yep. Roadtrip. I usually get out of town at least once a month but because I installed new carpet this summer, I stayed home to pay for it rather than spending more. I suppose my need to get out of town by … Continue reading
photo courtesy of Visit Bend Talk about your last minute roadtrips! Can you say deciding to leave today, yesterday? Not only am I missing Sage’s first day of school this Monday (BAD MOMMY!) but her moment in the spotlight as she plays the role of “The Daughter” in Dr. Holiday on Sunday. But I have … Continue reading
I was asked tonight when the best time was to visit southern Utah. My friend from back East didn’t want to miss his Massachusetts’ summers. I told him not to worry. He had only to wait for September and October Fall is prime travel time in Moab for “consistently perfect weather, zany community events and … Continue reading
When you hit the northernmost part of California your drive becomes all about the redwood trees – nature’s true giants. They can be taller than the Statue of Liberty and larger around than a Greyhound bus. I guess outside of the random dinosaur, they are the largest living thing on earth. So we skipped Oceanworld … Continue reading
To savor a scoop of locally made huckleberry cheesecake ice cream, to scramble down a rocky path for a closer look at an island of sea lions or inspect a starfish, to try pancakes at the Pancake Mill, to detour through “Old Town” Bandon, to inspect the handiwork of a chainsaw carver. Ryan would say … Continue reading
Better late than never! One day before we’re due to hit the road for the west coast and I’ve booked us our first hotel. To be honest I’ve been trying to book campsites for the past week but that stupid ReserveAmerica, ie State Park Ticketmaster, keeps telling me they’re “making upgrades to improve service” come … Continue reading
JILL ADLER a.k.a. PCSkiGal 