I’ve always loved to travel. I grew up taking trips to see family in Wisconsin, Florida, and New York. We always drove everywhere, and I’ve seen almost every state east of the Mississippi from the ground.
Author Archives: Lauren Wallace
Weather goddesses, unite!
Before I get too far into my weekend adventure, I want to explain the title. It sounds high and mighty. But this is a blog entry about two meteorologists from different weather disciplines, who came together and rode on Pegasus. Continue reading
Sunday Funday
Wow, these two words have changed a lot for me over the years. When I was still working toward my degree, Sundays were for sleeping in, then getting together with friends for the afternoon. We’d play games and just hang out – that was my idea of fun on a Sunday! Continue reading
When thunder roars…
Weather is something we all have in common. It impacts all of us, and it’s even the stereotypical small talk topic. It also can be one of the greatest influences on whether an outdoor adventure trip is fun, or miserable. Continue reading
Father’s Day, daughter’s reflections
Holidays are wonderful, or holidays are hard. For some, today is a fantastic day to go the extra mile to tell or show your dad how much you love him. For others, it’s painful. Continue reading
Travels with CL
2 years. I can’t believe how quickly 2 years have flown by.
2 years ago, I was on the road with my cat, CL. We were driving across the country from Michigan to my new home in California.
Well, I did all of the driving. CL tried at one point when we were stopped at a gas station. Continue reading
Half Dome, full adventure
What are the iconic Yosemite formations? I think for anyone familiar with the park, the images that first come to mind are El Capitan and Half Dome.
Always, always have a headlamp
I LOVE Yosemite. In the two years that I’ve been a California resident, I’ve visited this phenomenal park probably two dozen times. I’ve done almost every Valley hike, and I’m making progress on covering the high country trails off Tioga Pass. It’s an addiction, and I want to hike every mile of the park.
Las Vegas, my way
People come to Las Vegas from all over the world. The lights, the sounds, the people-watching…it all can be exciting and mesmerizing.
Being “lazy” at Joshua Tree
I have a hard time sitting still all day. I don’t know if its from my active childhood of constantly running from morning swim practice, to school, then to gymnastic practice, but I get restless pretty easily. Continue reading