1857-Bonsai Show, HI

Every year the public library in Hilo, HI presents a Bonsai Show. Bonsai is a big thing here in Hawaii. … More

1856-Fort Bragg, CA

Before we moved to Hilo, we did a road trip up the California Coast for a final look-see of what … More

1844-Seattle Museum, WA

You have probably already realized Janine and I are art museum fans. We recently visited the Seattle Music of Art. … More

1840-Hilo Jazz, HI

Janine and I found the coolest funky jazz club in Hilo, Hawaii. Every Monday night the bar/recording studio opens up … More

1838-Anza-Borrego, CA

Although it’s only two hours east of San Diego’s beaches, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is a world apart from the city and coast. … More

1837-Kilauea Volcano, HI

Kilauea is at it again! Several weeks ago scientists were measuring seismic activity in the area expecting an eruption. And … More

1834-Ashes to Ashes, OR

My parents Dar and Norine Fredrickson, passed away several years ago around ninety two years old. My brother Dan has … More

1833-Japanese Gardens, OR

When His Excellency Nobuo Matsunaga, the former Ambassador of Japan to the United States, visited Portland Japanese Garden, he proclaimed … More

1813-Camping, Death Valley

Death Valley National Park has a really sweet public access camping situation going on.Dotted across the landscape are a few … More

1801-Hilo Art, HI

Hilo, Hawaii, is one our our favorite chill spots in the islands. The spirit of Aloha permeates Hilo and whether … More

1799-Hilo, HI

Stopped by Hilo, Hawaii on the way home from Australia and New Zealand and stayed with some friends for a … More

1790-Hilo, HI

I’ve loved Hilo, Hawaii since the first time I visited in the early 1970’s. It is old-school Hawaii living the … More

1787-Car Show, CA

Every year the city of Dana Point has a car show. I usually go and photo it up. Usually taking … More

1786-Elk, CA

Every year large elk herds move down from the Sierras into the Owens Valley to spend the winter. This was … More

1785-Alabama Hills, CA

The Alabama Hills are nestled next to Lone Pine in the center of the Owens Valley. Through the hills you … More