(★★★★★) I’ve visited the Tahoe area before, but this was my first solo Barb-style trip. I can’t wait to come back.

(★★★★★) Sleep headphones are a thing. When I found out, I had to try them.

Another year, another Yosemite pilgrimage! This was a pretty good one. I could have worked less (boo!) and planned some bits better, but...

Pro tip: The full moon rises over Half Dome, it does not set over Half Dome. You need to go in the evening to see them together. I...

Renting a VRBO 30 minutes from home: Weird or Awesome? Verdict: AWESOME. The glowing reviews for this charming cottage in the redwoods...

Smoked out! My hiking and stargazing ambitions were thwarted. That’s OK, time with the parents is always the main thing – and I got to...

First use, did great. I wanted something that would work as an airplane carry-on, backpacking pack and potentially a work pack. The...

Sandals for hiking! Set your toes free! Headquartered in Missoula (❤️), Bedrock makes lightweight sandals with grippy bottoms and...

Not an ideal Saturday morning , driving to SFO to locate my carry-on bag which had become a gate-checked bag and then an abandoned bag...

Who has corded headphones anymore? , This little guy connects seamlessly to my Pixel Buds, so I don’t have to use flimsy airplane...

This is the zombie face of someone who’s trying to be a good tourist – but just needs sleep. I had a free day in London after a week of...

There are two distinct shifts at Yosemite. Early-morning Yosemite is populated by Patagonia-clad hikers, who might enjoy a reflective...

These scenes from my running route are the only photos I took on this visit. Maybe I didn’t think of it because everything felt...

I’ve been on an epic quest for waterproof shoes that are lightweight and comfortable enough for travel and daily wear. Finally, I had a...

If I’m mauled by a mountain lion or fall off a cliff , identification will be easy thanks to Road iD . Or if I end up in a hospital...

We hiked behind the house at dawn , then took refuge from the wildfire smoke and daytime heat. Drove with Dad to his favorite day-hiking...

My “do-over” visit with Leah, Seppi, Fifi and new pupper Pistachio has been lovely. Early morning runs with mountain views, long...

I hate cheap tourist tchotchkes. I love unique finds that will decorate my life or serve a purpose. After my talk at the Privacy...

One Sunday morning is basically all I had: A perfect April day after a grey and rainy work week. So I mapped a route and “blitzed it...

Happy earballs! These soft, squishy, non-bothersome earplugs did a surprisingly good job blocking out the street noise on my last trip...