Visiting Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park

May 7, 2019

My favorite adventures are always ones that take you off the beaten path. There’s nothing better than bypassing the major roads and seeing what’s out there. Recently, I spent a weekend in Fresno (more on that later) and on my way home couldn’t resist a […]

Bakersfield, Dessert, Dining, Historic Sites, History, Kern County, Points Beyond, Road Trip, Travel

A Day in Bakersfield

October 23, 2018

Several years ago I was watching an episode of California’s Gold where Huell Howser visited Bakersfield and I immediately thought, “I’ve got to go.” Funny thing is, every time I told that to family and friends they’d respond with skepticism, “Bakersfield? Why would you want […]