Brunch, Europe and the United Kingdom, Historic Sites, History, Outdoors, Traditions, Travel, Uncategorized, Vacation, Writing

Fall travels: Hoorn and Pompoenen

We celebrated the beginning of fall with a trip to an historic fishing village in North Holland and some pumpkin picking. Happy fall!

American West, California, Hiking, National Parks, Outdoors, Photography, Travel, Uncategorized, Vacation, Writing

Yosemite Valley Nature Watching

With its diversity of habitats as well as biodiversity, Yosemite is a great place to view wildlife while being respectful of their natural surroundings. On this adventure, the Cranky Campers explored the meadows of Yosemite Valley and bird-watched while keeping an eye out for bears. The most common sighting: the opportunistic, plucky California ground squirrel.

California, Hiking, Outdoors, Photography, Travel, Uncategorized, Writing

Urban Birding: The Sepulveda Basin

The Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve is part of the 2000-acre Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area, which is a flood control basin turned recreation area. This reserve is a stop for many migratory birds along the Pacific Flyway and is a great place for bird-watching.