To close out this year’s Baja whale trip just a few wildlife photos from the second week. The gray whales and calves decided to get up close and personal. “One touch of nature makes the whole world kin.” -William Shakespeare ...
Baja – Warm and welcoming
As I am back in the states one of the many things I miss about Baja are the warm and welcoming people that live in this beautiful part of the world. The Mexican population as a whole is generally young, with the majority of the people in the country...
Sea, Desert & Mountains – This is Baja
Each time I visit Baja I am awed by the natural landscape. The meeting of desert and ocean, the abrupt rising of the Sierra de la Giganta mountain range seemingly right out of the Sea of Cortez. This wonderful mountain range is located in Baja California Sur, just south...
Baja California – a real paradise for all who love wildlife!
It’s time once again for our annual trips down to Baja to commune with the whales and to share this awesome place with other travelers. This will be the 7th year that Jerry and I (Journey’s with Loomis & Jones) have led groups down here to experience some of the...
A Week in Tucson
Time to spend a week in Tucson before heading off to Baja for our annual Loreto Whale trips. I probably say this about most places I visit and Tucson is no different, too much to do and see and not nearly enough time! Fortunately I will be spending another...
Breweries & Cultural Sites around Sedona
Time again to report on some of the great breweries found along the road. While in the Sedona area I was able to visit a few great breweries in the area. “Quaintest thoughts, queerest fancies come to life and fade away. What care I how time advances; I am...
Hiking & Biking in and around Sedona
A week and a half is not enough time to do even a small fraction of things around Sedona. Each time I come back to this area I am reminded of my love for this wonderful red rock country. “No matter where in the world I’m coming back from,...
Lost Dutchman – Treasure found around Phoenix
Well there I was, spending the last partial week camping with Mom & Dad at Lost Dutchman, an Arizona State Park near Phoenix. Say what you want about Phoenix but there is plenty of cool things to do in the area. Just east of Phoenix is the Superstition Mountain...
Back in Arizona – The Quartzite Experience
As I crossed the border into Arizona I had to reflect the last time I traveled this road. It was on return from my three-week stint as the Chief of Operations for Arizona State Parks. It seemed like a great idea to take this new opportunity after retiring from...
A New Camera – The choice is in!
Thanks to everyone who weighed in on my previous post in search for a new camera. After extensive research and taking into consideration all of the helpful comments and recommendations from friends, blog readers, Facebook friends, and the very helpful guy at the camera shop in Palm Springs I...