The Turtle IV is not retired, but while it waits for its next adventure, it is currently on display in the new showroom of Ken Imler Diesel Performance in Sacramento, Calif. (1441 Richards Blvd.) The Turtle IV has been completely restored to “Expedition Ready” condition after its epic 3-year journey across Siberia and around the [...]

For dog lovers like us, the Soldier Hollow Classic International Sheepdog Championship in Midway, Utah is an event we always enjoy if we are in the area. Dogs and owners come from around the world for the invitation-only Classic competition. It’s a festival of fun for the whole family, with food and crafts vendors and [...]

Skiing at Deer Valley in Park City, UT was great, but while we were gone, the Sierras just 45 minutes from our home got 8 to 10 feet of fresh snow. We took advantage of it and did a little snowshoeing in nearby Bear Valley. Seldom do we see the trees so beautifully draped with [...]

An unusually heavy snow storm swept across Nevada City where we live, dumping up to 13” of the white stuff, sending bushes to their knees and braking tree limbs. Power was out for 5 days. Somewhere in this photo is a walkway between our house and office.