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Pismo Beach Complete Clamming Guide: When to Go, What to Bring, and How to Cook Your Catch
The clams are back at Pismo Beach. We have gone clamming half a dozen times during the past year. Each time it has been faster

Fairbanks and North Pole, Alaska: Hiking, Hottubbing, and Ho Ho Ho
Becoming an Alaskan “sourdough” is a challenging goal. The nickname refers to locals with perseverance and experience to survive the winters, wildlife, and vast open

Italy Road Trip: Exploring the Etruscans – Driving, Maps, Four Stages of Our Journey, and Packing List
Road Trip: Overview We are going on a road trip to explore the Etruscans. We will stay in Airbnbs in Rome, San Vincenzo, Bologna, and

Italy Road Trip: Etruscan Museums in Rome
Road Trip: Stage 1 David Gilmore had nothing to do with the Etruscans but everything to do with the journey. And like a good journey,

Italy Road Trip: Etruscan Museums and Sites in Cerveteri, San Vincenzo, Populonia, and Caldario
Road Trip: Stage 2 We are on a road trip in Italy to discover the Etruscans. We started by visiting two Etruscan Museums in Rome.

Italy Road Trip: Etruscan Museums and Sites in Volterra, Bologna, and Marzabotto
Road Trip: Stage 3 We are on the third leg of our road trip through Italy to explore the Etruscans. Our first stop was Rome,
Hi. We are Paul and Cindy, two biologists, fit and over 50, who enjoy exploring, photographing, and blogging about our outdoor travel. Our journey is to find outdoor activities that are away from crowds, kind to nature, and authentic. We carry backpacks, stay in clean accommodations, and feel that good food is as important as good friends.





