Misión San Francisco Javier de Viggé-Biaundó
Considered the jewel of Baja California’s Spanish Mission, Misión San Francisco Javier de Viggé-Biaundó (Mission San Javier for short) is the second of a series of Spanish colonial religious outposts…
Final flag for the Reno Air Races
After nearly 60 years, Reno-Stead Airport hosted its last National Championship Air Races in September 2023. Tremendous growth in the Reno area means the event needs a new home, expected…
Window seat view of the world below
I've been reading social media posts about people commandeering window seats on flights. So far, I haven't had to battle for the seats I have booked far in advance. I…
Yet another photographer goes to Iceland
Friends for more than 50 years, Peggy and I have gone on several girls trips together — Santa Fe, Sedona, Portland — you know, the easy-to-get-to places. With significant birthdays…
Ranch’s antique ‘beaverslide’ hay stacker victim of wind
The last of three beaverslides, an old-fashioned structure used in haying before baling became the preferred method, met its demise April 20 following several days of strong wind. The Doubletree…
