We made two similar day trips in August. Both started in San Jose, then up Highway 9 through Saratoga, up to Skyline where we enjoyed the nice drive north. We then opted for one of the several great backroads down to the coast. The coast naturally attracts a lot of people during the hot summer […]

Hovering over my computer maps, I’d been looking for something to do with the family. A nice weekend drive in the mountains seemed just the ticket. As I looked along Summit Road, I recalled hearing that the gated-off section had been open to traffic for several months now. Why not check it out, I thought? […]

We took Allison camping for the first time on the 4th of July last year, and its success prompted a repeat trip this year. I was going to pick a different park this time, but it was booked up far in advance so I decided a return to Grant Ranch was the best bet. I […]

As promised, the final gallery. Aloha!