Europe and the United Kingdom, Family, Opinion, Uncategorized, Writing

Praying for Prague

Trigger warning: Gun violence and vicarious trauma The Cranky Camper reflects on the tragedy at Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic. On the afternoon of December 21, 2023, a troubled student walked into the Philosophy Faculty and fired on students and staff as well as visitors to Jan Palach Square.

American West, Coffee, Family, Food, Historic Sites, History, Lunch, Opinion, Outdoors, Shopping, Style, Travel, Uncategorized, Vacation, Writing

Spokane, Washington

In the fifth and final post of the 2023 Summer Road Trip Series, the Cranky Camper family visits Spokane, Washington. This post covers the Spokane Riverfront Park, a Spokane Indians game at Avista Stadium, and some effects of an active 2023 wildfire season.

Camping, Canada, Hiking, Outdoors, Style, Travel, Uncategorized, Vacation, Writing

Lynn Canyon Park

This third post in our 2023 Summer Road Trip series explores Lynn Canyon Park in beautiful British Columbia.

American West, California, Dinner, Food, Hiking, Historic Sites, History, Lunch, Outdoors, Style, Travel, Uncategorized, Vacation, Wine, Wine and Drink, Writing

Murphys, California

The first stop on our 2023 Summer Road Trip series takes us back to Calaveras County gold country. Home to wineries and an historic downtown there are many places to explore in and around Murphys, California.

American West, Amusement Parks, California, Dessert, Dinner, Family, Food, Lunch, Opinion, School, Style, Traditions, Travel, Uncategorized, Vacation, Writing

The Happiest Place on Earth: Rise of the Resistance

In honor of both her birthday and Disneyland's, the Cranky Camper shares her visit to the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California as part of a school field trip, with an emphasis on its newest attractions: the Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge.