Scaling Valencia Peak
Our trips out west are all about the food, the wine, and the hiking (the third helps us earn the first two). Valencia Peak is strenuous enough to cover your breakfast AND lunch! Have a look. Continue reading
Filed under #100-18, california, fitness, flowers, healthy, hiking, morro rock, mountains, san luis obispo, SLO county
A Death Valley Sojourn
Our tendency when on vacation is to pack our schedules Way Too Tight, and our whirlwind tour of Death Valley was no exception. On the other hand, this gives us the perfect excuse to spend more time there in the near future! In the meantime, let us whisk you through the desert for a quick overview of what the valley has to offer. Continue reading
Filed under #87, #87-18, california, death valley, desert, hiking, mojave reserve, national park, nature
Our Joshua Tree Return
Last year’s trip to Joshua Tree left us with some mixed results, photography-wise — but this year, we had perfect conditions within which to document the trip. Please enjoy the sights and stargazing photos! Continue reading
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Filed under #75, #75-18, california, joshua tree, national park, nature, stargazing
Traveling South Along The Salton Sea
Have you ever visited an area for the first time, and instantly known you’d been there before? That is the feeling we get when visiting the Salton Sea. Join us on a tour. Continue reading
Filed under #95, #95-18, art, california, salton sea, salvation mountain, tourism
In Which We Visit A Giant Metal Spider
During this year’s trip to California, we saw beautiful wineries, stunning deserts, mountain peaks…and this giant metal spider, made out of the husk of a VW Beetle. You’re welcome. Continue reading
Filed under #101, #101-18, california, palm springs, roadside america, spiders, tourism, travel, vacation
We Finally Dine At Gaucho
Several years behind schedule, we finally joined the ranks of people who have had a wonderful dinner at Gaucho Parrilla Argentina. Come take a culinary tour of epic proportions! Continue reading
The Great Pittsburgh Pierogi Crawl
We begin 2018 with some unfinished 2017 business. We’d be truly remiss if we did not present to you…the 2017 101 Achievements Pierogi Crawl! Continue reading
Filed under #21, #21-17, blog awards, bloomfield, east liberty, garfield, greenfield, oakland, pierogies, shadyside, south side, station square
A Pup-Hike At Coopers Rock
To celebrate the first weekend where it really felt like autumn, we took a ride down to Coopers Rock State Park, near Morgantown, WV. Layla Grace came along with us, and she turned out to be a natural hiker! Have a look at the scenery. Continue reading
Filed under #31, #31-17, autumn, fall foliage, hiking, layla, nature, west virginia
Free Songs And Fritos: A Hartwood Acres Adventure
This summer, we had the chance to take in one of a series of free concerts at Hartwood Acres in the North Hills, and we brought two special guests — our dog, Layla, and a Frito casserole! What is Frito casserole? Click to discover its wonders. Continue reading
Filed under #10, #10-17, #17, #17-17, hartwood acres, layla, north hills, pets, picnic, pittsburgh, sandwich, summer, wine