A Family Guide To Winter Camping In Sequoia And Yosemite- Welcoming 2025

This is a family guide to winter camping in Sequoia and Yosemite, told from our experience as we camped through New Years.
A Whisper of Elegance: Experiencing The Ahwahnee Hotel In Yosemite

We balanced days of winter camping in Sequoia and Yosemite National Parks with one night of luxury hotel. Here’s our story about the Ahwahnee.
Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park: Where Real Lava Flows

I’m not talking about the tropical fruity drink, I’m talking about the volcano capital of the Hawaiian Islands, on the Big Island of Hawaii. Come read about Volcanoes National Park.
Hawai’i (the Big Island) From My Perspective

Visiting the Big Island to check out Hawai’i Volcanos National Park and see friends.
Visiting Hawaii With Family- Starting In Honolulu on O’ahu

History in Honalulu, visiting the Pearl Harbor Memorial and Fort DeRussy…and relaxing and soaking up some sun.
1st YouTube Movie Since 2023- By the HelmsMistress

2023- The HelmsMistress released her last YouTube Video. Fast forward two years….here’s her latest….just for you!
Roadtripping An F150 Lightning, An EV Tale

This was going to be a cautionary tale about problems with mileage and such, but the truck has proven to be a decent road-tripper.
Travel With Kids: Saying Goodbye To Japan- Day 8
Finally, time to say goodbye and fly home.
Travel With Kids: Tokyo, Japan- Day 7

Our last full day in Japan before we took off for a long flight home- one last major historical site, one last temple, one last mall. Another busy day.
Travel With Kids: Tokyo, Japan- Day 6

This day threw it all at us…Tokyo Tower, shopping, museums, anime shopping and dinner with friends.
