Dogs and Paws 
A Change of Seasons- The Sleeping Lady
(7)We’ve had a few days of rain here in Northern California. As we headed out the door for a trail run, I grabbed my camera as an afterthought. It had rained all night, and heavy rain turned to showers in the morning. We climbed to the ridge in low clouds and a steady drizzle. As… Read More ›
OutdoorPix- Daisy Kayak Dog
Springer Spaniels love water. They become super spunky when wet. Daisy Water Dog loves going out with us. When the kayak was in the back yard, Daisy would stand in the kayak and “Woooo Woooo” at us to take her to the water (Woo Woo is the unique sound of the springer spaniel).
OutdoorPix- Girl and Dog on the Lake of the Sky
H and Daisy Water Dog, enjoying a glassy Lake Tahoe morning. Stand up Paddleboarding (SUP) has become wildly popular on Lake Tahoe in the last few years. Can’t imagine why. Lake Tahoe has many nicknames. One of them is Big Blue. Yes, the water really is that shockingly blue. Tahoe is one of the deepest… Read More ›
Tahoe Rim Trail- Echo Summit to Barker Pass
The Tahoe Rim Trail (aka TRT) is a 165-mile trail that circumnavigates the Lake Tahoe Basin. This is part two of our 8-part series showcasing each section of the 165-Mile Tahoe Rim Trail. The TRT is commonly divided into eight sections (where the trail meets roads or access points). While many people do the TRT… Read More ›
In Search of Hidden Waterfalls- Alpine Dam
There are few things as dramatic as the roar of falling water. When I headed out the door in the morning, it was to surf, not hike. The surf forecast looked good, and we headed out to the coast. The surf report was wildly optimistic though, and the surf was tiny at best. What started… Read More ›
TahoePix- What a difference a year makes!
Remember 2011? We were still skiing at this time, the Tour of California bicycle race stage was cancelled because of a mid-May storm, and people in Tahoe were generally grumpy about yet another snow storm. The photo below was taken on our street, May 14, 2011. Snowpack last year in the Tahoe Basin was up… Read More ›
Tahoe Rim Trail- Big Meadow to Echo Summit
The Tahoe Rim Trail (or simply TRT), is a 165-mile trail that circumscribes the rim of Lake Tahoe. The trail is commonly divided into eight sections (where it crosses roads or access points). One of our outdoor goals in Tahoe was to join the TRT 165-Mile Club- for those people who’ve completed the entire 165… Read More ›
In search of Hidden Waterfalls- Dawn Falls
Dawn Falls lies in the shadow of Mt. Tamalpais, near Larkspur, CA. It’s tucked into a shady and cool canyon, accessible from several neighborhood access points. Fortunately, Dawn Falls requires a bit of a walk from every access point, which cuts down on the number of visitors. (It’s also great terrain for trail running, though… Read More ›
In Search of Hidden Waterfalls and Wildflowers
(This post is subtitled- “How I dropped my digital camera into a waterfall.”) Each season has different qualities that we love. The Northern California coast has a distinct rainy season. In the spring, our golden hills turn green. Creeks are full, and seasonal waterfalls appear. From years of running, riding, and hiking, we’ve learned about… Read More ›
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