Like yesterday’s experience at the Hoover Dam, I’m annoyed that it took me this long to visit the Grand Canyon. I lived in Southern California for most of my life, […]
Hoover Dam – Crown Jewel Of The Southwest
If the Hoover Dam wasn’t already on your bucket list, you should add it immediately. I’ve had the Hoover Dam on the to do list for a while, but after […]
Tehachapi Loop – It’s A Train Day
I’ve wanted to visit the Tehachapi Loop for a few years now, and today I finally made it happen. Based on the amount of time I spent there, I’d say […]
Oakland Coliseum – Did I Really Need To Do This One?
Since I’ve publicly announced my intention to visit all 30 MLB stadiums, I suppose I’m obligated to do the Oakland Coliseum. But this is one stadium I definitely wasn’t looking […]
Reno Nevada – The Biggest Little City In The World
Spent today in Reno Nevada, and came away impressed with the city. I’m intimately familiar with Reno’s flashier cousin to the South, but this was my first gambling trip to […]
Donner Summit – Cannibalism Avoided; Gatorade Supply Exhausted
Let’s get something out of the way up front, I’m an idiot. Not all the time, but sometimes. I’m usually pretty good with the book smarts, but every once in […]
Oracle Park – Overrated!!!
Maybe I’m missing something? Leading up to today’s game at Oracle Park, I heard nothing but rave reviews. I was expecting to be blown away, but left severely underwhelmed. One […]
Fort Stevens State Park – Where Nature Meets History
I could be wrong, but I’m guessing almost no one reading this has ever heard of Fort Stevens. Originally, I wasn’t going to post about my visit to the fort. […]
T-Mobile Park – Great Place for Baseball
Made my way up to Seattle yesterday, and took in a Mariners game at T-Mobile Park. This was my first visit to T-Mobile Park and I came away pleasantly surprised. […]
Multnomah Falls – Crown Jewel of the Columbia River Gorge
Staring up at the crest of Multnomah Falls, I somehow feel deceived. I had previously seen pictures of the falls, read the historical background, I knew what to expect. This […]