Author Archives: Wes Cowley

Bodie is late 1800’s mining town in central California.  Here  is a link to the website: http://www.bodie.com/ A few images from a trip there  last summer. Moon-like landscape in the Stanilaus Forest. A derelict house. California rangers live there to maintain … Continue reading →

We stayed at the same house this time at Tahoe as we did in 2008.  The house backs up to the Upper Truckee Marsh, a beautiful wetland area on the south end of the lake. http://www.laketahoerealestateblog.com/2010/08/05/south-lake-tahoe-ca-the-wonder-of-the-upper-truckee-marsh/ I spent several hours … Continue reading →

We visited the Lake Tahoe area this summer for the second time, the previous visit being in 2008.  This is simply the most beautiful lake I have had the pleasure of seeing.   Here are some facts about Lake Tahoe: … Continue reading →

Halifax, the capital of Nova Scotia is a friendly little city with a lot of interesting history.  The first day there was off and on rainy, but we got some quality walking time in.  Across the street for the Lord … Continue reading →

There are three iconic scenes of Nova Scotia, three things people associate with the province.  Peggy’s Cove which I discussed earlier,  the Bluenose II Schooner and the church steeples of Mahone Bay.  The Bluenose later, here is a view of … Continue reading →