For our annual birthday hike we once again went to Fall Creek Mountain. 7500′ on the map. Six of us this year. Continue reading “Fall Creek Mountain Hike/Climb 2019”
Author: Geoff
Quick rundown: Grew up in Lombard, Illinois, went to Arizona State University, worked as a CPA with Arthur Andersen & Co, then Laventhal and Horwath, then Rolling Stones, then Heron International, then Goodby Berlin and Silverstein in San Francisco. Moved to the foothills in 1990 and traded futures and designed websites. Married to Kate Stewart, now living in Colfax, CA. We have six grandchildren. I enjoy camping in our RV, hiking, kayaking, fishing, droning and cross country skiing Also conga drumming, photography and dogs.
Stampede Reservoir Campout
In Mid June, Ben, Charlie and I went to try out camping at Stampede lake. This is near Truckee and not as far to drive as Jackson Meadows but I had never camped here before. It is a huge campground with over 250 spaces. I was lucky to find one, site # 236 in the far west loop, and it was a gem. Nice path to the lake, decent spacing between campsites, level, near bathroom and water. I took the jeep and was able to check out some great 4wdr roads. Even got to the top of the Sierra ridge and could see all the way to Reno.
I was only there three nights and by thursday more people started coming in, became noisy. Best time is mid week or off season, after labor day. Here are some photos.
site #236
395 Trip Part two – Lone Pine
We arrived in Lone Pine on Sunday May 12th. I had planned to camp at Lone Pine CG however when we got there, a long up hill slog, we found it to be very tight quarters, unlevel pads, cranky camp host and simply did not feel good. Continue reading “395 Trip Part two – Lone Pine”
395 Trip May 2019
We set out on a two week trip on route 395 on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada Mtns in early May. Our destination was Lone Pine with a planned visit to Death Valley. Continue reading “395 Trip May 2019”
Washoe Lake Camping
In April, twelve days after my heart surgery, I decided to take the dogs and have rest up in Nevada at Washoe Lake campground, near Carson City. A little less than two hours from home. Continue reading “Washoe Lake Camping”
Doran State Park, Bodega Bay
Camping at Doran Beach in Bodega Bay California
In mid March, we made our first motor home trip of 2019 to Bodega Bay. It was also our first venture using the tow system I installed to tow our 2018 Jeep Wrangler JKU behind us. I was amazed at how smooth and easy it all went. Continue reading “Doran State Park, Bodega Bay”
Winter 2018 Visit With Mom
In December, Kate and I flew back to Illinois to see my beautiful mother in my home town of Lombard. Mom is still active, healthy and independent at the wise old age 94. Continue reading “Winter 2018 Visit With Mom”
Thanksmas 2018
This year the family celebrated Thanksmas in southern California at Jamie and Angela’s new home. Lots of games, pinnata at the local park, Tibetan bells blessing of the house, Christmas gifts for all, and wonderful food and drinks. Continue reading “Thanksmas 2018”
Loch Leven Fall 2018 hike
On October 24 this year Kate and me and Charlie hiked out to Loch Leven lakes. We went via Lake Valley Reservoir Continue reading “Loch Leven Fall 2018 hike”
MacKerritcher State Park – October 2018
On October 2nd Kate, me and the dogs ventured up to the coastal town of Fort Bragg and MacKerritcher State Park for four nights. A four and a half hour drive. Continue reading “MacKerritcher State Park – October 2018”