To see Monterey County, California, is a dream we had planned for a long time, and we really wanted to spend a day at the Monterey Bay State Aquarium, the number one attraction in the area. Since we travel in …
Category: Adventure Travel
39 Trillion Gallons of Adventure in Family-Friendly Lake Tahoe by Carmel L. Mooney
Northern California vacationing families have some wonderful choices for world class destinations, all within a day’s drive and South Lake Tahoe, California is one of the best. When temperatures soar elsewhere in the United States, families can escape the heat …
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A Luxury Cruise from Cambodia to Vietnam on the RV Mekong Pandaw by Sandra and John Scott
I have watched scores of National Geographic specials and the ones that intrigue me the most were the river explorations. My adventurous side longed to join such a trip but the sybaritic side wanted the adventure to include excellent accommodations, …
Mounting Moab by Perry and Brandi Montoya
Do surfers feel squeezed when we summer sun gawkers skim their swells? Are artists alienated by onlooker amateurs? Can climbers feel crunched by this casual crest crawler? Sadly, and admittedly, guilty as charged in all cases, particularly with our most …
Moss Landing KOA near Monterey, California by Bonnie and Bill Neely
We had a hard time finding Moss Landing KOA, and fortunately we called 1 831 663 2886 because the directions in KOA book were not clear. This is a tiny little harbor town about 30 minutes from Monterey, CA. The …
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My Fantasy Road Trip by Howard Hian
As a travel writer, I’m often questioned about my dream vacation. My answer is a “poker getaway.” I’d follow my personal yellow brick road in the direction of a casino or card room to play in Hold ‘Em and/or Omaha …
Island Packers Excursion to Channel Islands by Bonnie and Bill Neely
On an overcast and chilly day in late May we boarded our Island Packers all day boat trip to Santa Cruz Island, about 20 miles out from Oxnard/Ventura, California. The five Channel Islands are protected as a National Park and …
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Historic St. Mary’s County: Where the Colonists are Still Minding the Farm by Fyllis Hockman
Rebecca, an indentured servant, has only been at the plantation for two months, and already she has mastered the skills of milking, cooking, gardening and tending to the animals. The Captain of the Dove, the ship that brought her from …
Portland Maine – It Isn’t Just Lobster by Ron Kapon
On the last day of May I left NYC for Boston via the LimoLiner. After an early dinner I boarded the 7:30 train. It took until 11PM for the non-speedy train to get me to Portland (track work). It got …
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Pebble Beach and Big Sur: Must-See in California by Bonnie and Bill Neely
We drove to Pebble Beach 17 Mile Drive, which is a MUST for anyone in Monterey County. It is one of the most beautiful drives in the world. If you are on a bicycle or walking along the seaside sports …
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