Wildfires in Northern California and Southern Oregon made our summer road trip challenging to say the least. But our hearts and prayers were ongoing for the brave firefighters who worked so hard to protect both people and property along our smoke filled route. The Central California farmland was dry as a bone. It’s amazing to […]
Black Bear Diner – Los Banos, California
Our road trip through the farmlands of central California led us to an overnight stop in Los Banos. And the Black Bear Diner turned out to be a great choice for our dinner that evening. When I tell you farming is a big deal around Los Banos…that would be the truth. But irrigation is the […]
California Farm Country – The Land Of Fruit And Nuts
Many people make fun of Iowa farmers. I’m not sure why, since those hard working folks are responsible for producing the amazing foods we eat every day. But after driving through California I was reminded that there are lots more farmers than movie stars in that state! The drive from Las Vegas into Southern California […]
In-N-Out Burger – Barstow, California
On our recent Rose Bowl Trip there was one bucket list item we wanted to cross off: To eat an In-N-Out Burger. And as we made our way across the desert from Las Vegas to Pasadena, our sons were determined to experience this cultural phenomenon as soon as we kit the state line. It was […]