Wanderlust Journey

Ever book an airline ticket and wonder what you should put into the optional “Redress #” field? I did and that’s when I learned that it’s related to the Department of Homeland Security’s Traveler Redress Inquiry Program (TRIP). I have a fairly common name and I’ve been fortunate enough not to share it with someone […]

[Read more →]

Last week, you saw part one of our hike up to Mount Tallac, from the trailhead to Cathedral Lake. Today, we’ll finish the ascension to the peak of Mount Tallac in the second half of the 5 mile one-way trail to nearly 9,700 feet above sea level. There are no major lakes or landmarks for […]

[Read more →]

Last year, JetBlue made some serious waves when they offered an “All You Can Jet” plan where you can fly anywhere JetBlue flies for free once you purchased their plan. It ran an entire month and they were completely sold out, though I’m not sure how many packages they sold. This year, they’re bringing it […]

[Read more →]

Every time we go out to cabin at Lake Tahoe, technically Fallen Leaf Lake, we have to go up Mount Tallac (to see our buddy the Marmot!). Mount Tallac, in all of its splendor, offers up one of the most breathtaking views you can experience in a day hike. It’s a challenging hike but certainly […]

[Read more →]

The hike to Grass Lake, which starts at Lily Lake, is a mere two miles along the Glen Alpine Trail. Along the way you’ll be treated to plenty of falls and streams and as a whole it’s a moderately difficult hike. It’s not difficult but I recommend a map, one of the best for the […]

[Read more →]

We call it a “trail” but in reality there is a road to Lily Lake. Lily Lake also happens to be the trailhead to Glen Alpine Falls and Grass Lake (and many many others), which we hiked the next day, so it’s entirely accessible by car. For those trying to acclimate themselves to the altitude […]

[Read more →]

Two weeks ago, my wife and her family took a week-long vacation in South Lake Tahoe and Fallen Leaf Lake. Her family owns a cabin that sits above the Stanford Sierra Camp (at the big entrance sign, make a left up the small access road/hill, and it’s one of the cabins up there) and affords […]

[Read more →]

Southwest reported record revenue earnings in the second quarter of 2010 and their CEO, Gary Kelly, attributed it to “success to the company’s policy of not charging for bags and excellent customer service offered by employees.” As someone who flies Southwest regularly, mostly on shorter flights under two hours, I can say that I’ve flown […]

[Read more →]