Unforgettable Burney Falls

Burney Falls in Shasta County, CA is one of those places one never forgets. But one must stay there long enough to embrace and enjoy its energy. It is powerful! Hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail get to encounter it. Others can access it by driving on highway 299 and then taking highway 89.

The Black Bear Diner in Mt. Shasta Won’t Disappoint You

By Lupita Franco Peimbert (Mount Shasta, CA) – Every time I go to Mt. Shasta, I make it a point to stop and eat at the Black Bear Diner. They ofter not only savory comfort food, but a friendly place to sit and relax. See, this restaurant ads to your adventure in bear country. Outdoor … More The Black Bear Diner in Mt. Shasta Won’t Disappoint You

The Smallest U.S. Post Office

I am not even sure it is open for business; it may be, but I saw it on a Sunday and so it was closed. You can find it near Mt. Shasta in Siskiyou County, California, in the town that used to be known as Berryvale. Improvised historian here, I am daring to say that … More The Smallest U.S. Post Office

The Trains in McCloud.

(Road Trips) McCloud is a small town in Siskiyou County, in Northern California, with a population of 1,000 according to the 2010 US Census. Once upon a time, there was a train. The other day, another enthusiast and I wandered around its snow-covered rail tracks, enjoying the remains of this eco-friendly and sustainable method of … More The Trains in McCloud.

How To Pick Your Best Travel Buddies.

(Travel) – When family and friends do not have the travel bug as you do, how do you handle it? Do you concede to their staying in or going to the usual places while feeling bored and leaving your Marco-Polo-self in the closet? Whether it is a long vacation or a weekend getaway… The key to … More How To Pick Your Best Travel Buddies.

When I first moved to Mexico…

This is an article by guest blogger Thomas Shultz, an American who recently made his travel dream come true by moving to another country.  By Thomas Shultz. (Travel) – I have been here in the town of Tapijulapa for almost two months, driving 2400 miles from Spartanburg, South Carolina to this area in the Tacocalpa region of … More When I first moved to Mexico…

People Can Do This to Avoid Traffic.

By Lupita Peimbert. (Road Tripping) – A last minute opportunity took me to Sacramento the other day. I quickly booked a trip on GetAround.com and chose a Smart Car, loving it because it is small thus easy to park and a gas saver. Friday afternoon came and so my time to return to the San … More People Can Do This to Avoid Traffic.