About a week ago, I told myself I could no longer be surprised by anything in this valley. Then I … More

I can’t remember the last time I went swimming in a natural river. But when Andrea and I discovered the … More

Nothing starts a morning like the glow of sunrise through oak branches. We were delighted by the trees at our … More

I was having a lousy day. Then I met Kevin. Kevin walked circles around my car for over an hour … More

I’m frequently surprised by the diversity of birds that can be found in urban parks and suburban neighborhoods. A few … More

One of the treats of our current campground is a very active resident Great Horned Owl. In addition to hooting … More

“There must be now about 10,000 acres of the Miller and Lux property, under irrigation for pasture, much less than … More

In 1911, the San Joaquin River was a 10 mile journey from the city of Fresno. Today, the bluffs are … More

“To the north and northwest [of Tipton] the country is pretty closely farmed, up to the Tule River; but a … More

Over the past century, the hills around Bakersfield and McKittrick have been filled in by houses and oil drills. The … More