I woke up this morning in my peaceful little alpine ski town to sheriff’s helicopters circling overhead, ordering everyone to shelter in place. Of course. Because this is 2026, and apparently, we are no longer allowed to begin a day with coffee, birdsong and optimism. We begin it with law enforcement aircraft, a stuffed-up nose …
Nothing says God Bless America quite like sweating through your cowboy hat while inhaling a plate of Crab Rangoon Nachos absolutely dripping in wasabi, sweet chili sauce and cream cheese. Ask me how I know. Here in scenic Big Bear Lake, California, we were blessed this Fourth of July with cool temperatures and afternoon clouds, …
As the most popular outdoor adventure guide in this small town sitting pretty at over 7,000 feet, one of my most in-demand summertime experiences here in Big Bear Lake, California, is my Jeep tours with a charcuterie picnic. Yes, food tours are trending almost as hard as putting protein into literally everything in 2026. Protein …
I clearly remember when we were newbie RVers, less than ten years ago. We bought a twenty-year-old coach, filled our heads with dreams of traveling this great country of ours, and thought, how hard could it be? Load up the motorhome, watch a few YouTube videos when something breaks, pack the pets, pack the wine, …
It’s Friday night. You finally poured yourself a glass of wine. The fire pit is crackling. The wind is rustling through the Jeffrey pines. The birds have settled down for the evening. You are ready for a little mountain-town peace and quiet. Then it begins. At first, I thought someone was murdering a howler monkey. …