Embarking on our trip to Lake Tahoe to meet the Chagrin Valley Ski Club, we knew we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to take a scenic drive up the California coast. Our first stop was none other than the stunning seaside city of Santa Barbara, where we planned to catch up with an old high…
Ski Trip to Val d’Isère France
As soon as my Ohio friends Maria Lechman and Sylvia Stirsman heard about the Chagrin Valley Ski Club‘s trip to Val d’Isere, we knew we had to sign up together. This charming ski resort town nestled in the French Alps is known for its stunning mountain views, fresh powder, and incredible ski runs. After a…
Family Ski Vacation-Mammoth Mountain
As we set out on our first family ski vacation to Mammoth Mountain, the excitement is palpable. Eric and his new fiance Laura joined us for the adventure, and with a fully loaded truck, we began our 6-hour journey from Oceanside to the mountain. Kevin, Ericka, and their children Harper and Austin, drove separately and…
Joshua Tree NP
During our stay at Borrego Springs we made a day trip to explore Joshua Tree NP near Palm Springs.. The park, which spans over 792,510 acres, is a breathtaking natural wonderland that boasts a rich history and diverse array of flora and fauna. The park was established as a national monument in 1936, and later…
Borrego Springs
After leaving Flagstaff, we journeyed south to Phoenix and Tucson to get some annual maintenance work done on the RV. With the RV tuned up and ready for the road again, we continued on to our next destination: Borrego Springs for a three week stay and our last stop before returning to Oceanside CA for…
Petrified Forest NP
After driving from Page we parked our RV just outside Flagstaff at the Meteor Crater RV Park, excited to explore the Petrified Forest National Parks unique features the next morning. The petrified forest is the centerpiece of this national park where Millions of years ago this area was covered by a lush forest that was home…
Page, Arizona
We left Kanab early taking the short drive to the Wahweap RV Resort and Marina on the shores of Lake Powell, After settling in, we decided to take a quick drive to Page to explore the town. As we walked through the charming streets, we learned that Page was once a small railroad town that…
Kanab, Utah
After a short drive from Bryce Canyon We arrived at Kanab Utah, after a short drive from Bryce Canyon, and settled in at the very nice Grande Plateau RV Resort. We couldn’t wait to go into Kanab for a look around . After all, Kanab is known as “Little Hollywood” due to its popularity as…
Bryce Canyon NP
As we left Heber City and the striking Wasach Range behind, we embarked on a new adventure further south towards the magnificent Bryce Canyon National Park. Awe-inspiring views awaited us, and we decided to settle at the Rubys Inn RV Park for several days, which proved to be a great choice. The journey to Bryce…
Heber City
As we departed from Victor Idaho, we drove towards our next destination, the charming Heber City, and were blown away by the stunning fall colors on full display. Arriving at the Mountain Valley RV Resort, we were greeted with a breathtaking view of the towering Wasatch Mountains in the distance. The next morning, we woke…