My favorite pastime is to be naked in the wild…
Stanislaus National Forest is nestled between South Lake Tahoe and Yosemite National Park on the edge of the California-Nevada border.
Most tourists go to Lake Tahoe or Yosemite, leaving Stanislaus one of the best kept secrets of the Sierra Nevada.
The name comes from a local hero, Estanislao (christened after Saint Stanislaus), who led a revolt against the Spanish-Mexican invasion of the indigenous people.
Estanislao was defeated at Laquisimes River, which was renamed Stanislaus River to honor his courage.
The legend goes Estanislao was the inspiration behind the fictional character Zorro because he left a carved "S" at each victory over the Spanish-Mexican army.
There are 78 lakes, 811 miles of rivers, and 1,100 miles of hiking trails.
My favorite place to stay is Bear Valley or at a camping spot on Lake Alpine.
Kissing Strangers at Dore Alley
The time I get with someone in a big bustling city like San Francisco is always so fleeting. So find someone you care about and never let them go.
Flame Skimmer Dragonfly with Broken Wings
A male flame skimmer (Libellula saturata) usually feeds on moths, flies, ants, or any other soft-bodied insect while waiting perched on a thick blade of grass, twig, rock or while flying through the air.
The Invisible Man and the Masque of Blackness
"The Invisible Man and the Masque of Blackness," an exhibition of sculptures by Zak Ové, is on display at Civic Center Plaza.
Do People Enjoy Getting Married?
Weddings at City Hall in San Francisco are fascinating to watch as the bride and groom make their way to the final steps. Is it love or just a process?
Are We So Caught in Our Phones We No Longer See Each Other?
Everyone is diligently preoccupied with their cellphones, including me. But how many beautiful things do we miss by constantly checking our phones?