A hot air balloon ride; it's on most bucket list travelers to-do list if it isn't already on their to-done list. Seeing those beautiful dots of colors in the sky at festivals or while visiting small towns is something many people dream of being on the inside looking out instead of the reverse. I recently crossed this off my own bucket list with the help of Park City Balloon … [Read more...] about Taking Flight in a Hot Air Balloon Ride over Park City Utah
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Secret Cypress Tree Tunnel – Don’t Blink
Secret Cypress Tree Tunnel - California Pacific Coast Highway 1 This Cypress Tree Tunnel is one of those secret photo stops that make road trips so fun and interesting, it offers a beautiful place for a photos and makes for some interesting exploring. If you're looking for things to do along the Northern California Coast close to San Francisco, you'll definitely want to put … [Read more...] about Secret Cypress Tree Tunnel – Don’t Blink
Glass Beach Has a Hidden Secret – Fort Bragg California
For over 6 decades, after the inner city of Fort Bragg California was destroyed during the San Francisco 1906 earthquake, Fort Bragg used a nearby beach, now known as the MacKerricher State Park Glass Beach, as dumping ground for it's trash. Tons of garbage was bulldozed into this area of the pacific coast ocean of California. It seems crazy now, but back then dumping in … [Read more...] about Glass Beach Has a Hidden Secret – Fort Bragg California
The Forest of Metal and Glass – Elmer’s Bottle Tree Ranch
The Forest of Glass and Metal Do you like out of the ordinary secret stops while traveling? Off the beaten path unusual destinations is one of the reason I started this blog, and Elmer’s Bottle Tree Ranch is a perfect beginning. This wayside stop features a cool piece of roadside Americana and encompasses an artist's vision for creating something unique for others to … [Read more...] about The Forest of Metal and Glass – Elmer’s Bottle Tree Ranch
A Bit of Colorful Happiness in the Nevada Desert
The Seven Magic Mountains If you've ever found yourself driving along I-15 through the Nevada Mojave Desert towards Las Vegas, it's likely you've found yourself yawning along the way. This main thoroughfare that is often traveled in both directions by Utah and California travelers headed to Vegas or Disneyland doesn't offer much for the senses that's extraordinary. In fact, … [Read more...] about A Bit of Colorful Happiness in the Nevada Desert