MONTCLAIR, PIEDMONT AND BERKELEY HILLS LIVING MAGAZINES: JUNE, 2022
Action Galore in the Gold Country
Bay Area Adventures After Dark
DIABLO MAGAZINE: May, 2022
Much has been written about the poetry of a star-studded sky and evening’s enchantment. So why not make the most of our gorgeous twilight hours? When the sun sets and the moon takes its shift as night’s guardian, awesome nocturnal adventures can unfold, especially here in the bay area. From sunset sails to exploring an old civil war fort by lantern light, we’ve compiled a list of our region’s best after-dark adventures—some spooky and all certifiably fun.
Mendocino County’s Anderson Valley: Refreshingly Rural with Cutting Edge Wines
Eastbaytimes.com: March 15, 2022
Napa. Sonoma. Boonville. On the list of California’s celebrated wine towns, the name Boonville may sound a bit odd. With more livestock than people (area pop. 1,400)and not a stop-light to be found, Boonville sounds like a wide spot in the road – not an award-winning wine destination.
Continue readingOne Fine Weekend in Cabo
DIABLO MAGAZINE: March, 2022
Spring break in Cabo. If your first thought is tequila shots and bikinis, you may be surprised to find peaceful hideaways near this popular destination on the Baja California Peninsula. Yes, spring break in Cabo San Lucas is a good time for adults and families to get away, too, and explore authentic Mexican villages just a short drive from the resort strip.
Continue readingOne Fine Weekend: The Art of the Mud Bath
DIABLOMAGAZINE: January, 2022
It’s the dead of winter. If we were reptilian, we might shed our skin about now. Instead, consider the mud bath as an option for January rejuvenation.
Continue readingA Drive up I-5 is a Holiday Treat
MERCURYNEWS.COM: December 3, 2021
A million brilliant bulbs twinkle in the night. Imagine the impact this has on your mood as you stroll through one of the most dazzling light festivals in the country. The Redding Garden of Lights is drawing visitors from across the Pacific Northwest, with its 10 acres of world-class illumination by light artist Tres Fromme. It’s one of many reasons to drive up Interstate 5 in December.
Continue readingColorado’s Pagosa Springs: Hippies, Hunters and Healing Waters
Cabo is Top Destination for International Travel
East Bay Open-Water Swimming
A guide to the best local swim spots
DIABLO MAGAZINE: June 2021
Increased fitness, unbeatable views, and an instant mood boost: the benefits of open-water swimming are drawing growing numbers of swimmers to the East Bay’s coastal waters. Whether it’s Alameda’s 2.5-mile sandy shoreline,the Berkeley Marina’s more challenging chop, or the relatively calm cove at Richmond’s Keller Beach, saltwater swimming is making a splash.
Continue readingHetch Hetchy Gate to Yosemite; Waterfalls and No Day Pass are Big Drawing Cards
MERCURYNEWS.COM: June 1, 2021
Nature is really growing on us. A new survey found that almost six out of 10 Americans have developed a deeper appreciation for the outdoors since the pandemic began — and the national parks are getting much of the love.
Ginny Prior 