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the grounds of Mission San Antonio de Padua, in Fort Hunter Liggett, Monterey County, California’s central coast

Stepping into history at Mission San Antonio de...

On April 6th, 2024, Mission San Antonio de Padua held their annual Mission Days event. It was a fundraiser for the mission, so not free to attend. The drive out...

Stepping into history at Mission San Antonio de...

On April 6th, 2024, Mission San Antonio de Padua held their annual Mission Days event. It was a fundraiser for the mission, so not free to attend. The drive out...

Picnic in the Elfin Forest of Los Osos!

Picnic in the Elfin Forest of Los Osos!

Have you visited the El Moro Elfin Forest in Los Osos on California's Central Coast? It's a magical place, often enshrouded in mist, with tiny 100-year-old pygmy oak trees and...

Picnic in the Elfin Forest of Los Osos!

Have you visited the El Moro Elfin Forest in Los Osos on California's Central Coast? It's a magical place, often enshrouded in mist, with tiny 100-year-old pygmy oak trees and...

Collecting acorns and baking bread 🌰 Success!

Collecting acorns and baking bread 🌰 Success!

After failing a couple of times over the years, we finally ate the acorns! The successful attempt went as follows:  This was a good year for acorns due to the...

Collecting acorns and baking bread 🌰 Success!

After failing a couple of times over the years, we finally ate the acorns! The successful attempt went as follows:  This was a good year for acorns due to the...

Rock tumbler motor replacements and repairs: what we've learned so far.

Rock tumbler motor replacements and repairs: wh...

So much easier than you expect!

Rock tumbler motor replacements and repairs: wh...

So much easier than you expect!

In the Oceanview mine in San Diego county looking at the tourmaline studded walls

Oceanview Mine gem-finding adventure with three...

Since my uncle is a gemologist, he can arrange some pretty amazing adventures. Not long ago, my uncle, aunt, son, niece, and I got to go dig for gems in...

Oceanview Mine gem-finding adventure with three...

Since my uncle is a gemologist, he can arrange some pretty amazing adventures. Not long ago, my uncle, aunt, son, niece, and I got to go dig for gems in...

Frolicking in sand dunes at Montaña de Oro State Park

Frolicking in sand dunes at Montaña de Oro Stat...

Imagine that you're a tired old mom with two kids who really need an adventure. You find a place where you can sit down in silky soft sand and watch...

Frolicking in sand dunes at Montaña de Oro Stat...

Imagine that you're a tired old mom with two kids who really need an adventure. You find a place where you can sit down in silky soft sand and watch...