Amanda and sons overlooking the vast expanse of the Golden Trout Wilderness

A Postcard From The Golden Trout Wilderness (aka Yes, You Can!)

When I wrote this post on Instagram, I dedicated it to the ladies in the purple shirts. The reference comes from the a discussion of “before” pictures, in particular the one at the very bottom of this post. Jayme coined the term. Shelley posted a picture in a purple shirt and off we went. I…

Amanda overlooking the Kern Canyon, plus a selfie with family

A Postcard from Oildale: A Tribute to Washboards, Bologna Sandwiches, Aunts, and The Hag

The Kern River flows through all of Bakersfield today and so I post this for you, March 27, 2019. I stood here over looking the Forks of the Kern River where the North and South Fork come together to form the notorious and awe-inspiring “Killer Kern,” a rough river that takes lives every year. I…