Bridging the Hills with Graceful Arches: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Marin County Civic Center

Just north of the Golden Gate Bridge you’ll find Marin County, which until 1937 when the bridge was complete was a relatively isolated region of the bay area. Once the bridge connected the city to the county people began moving … Continued

San Juan Bautista Mission and State Park

San Juan Bautista Mission and State Park Over the past couple of years, my brother-in-law has visited all 21 Spanish missions in California along historic El Camino Real. Two years ago when I visited we admired the Carmel Mission. This … Continued

History, Architecture and Nature: A little bit of everything in Central California

History, Architecture and Nature: A little bit of everything in Central California Last week I took a vacation to central California where my sister lives with her family. Over the week we visited three National Historic Landmarks, two beautiful houses … Continued

Thanksgiving Day 8: being a Young Ambassador

For three years I had the great opportunity to be stage manager for the BYU Young Ambassadors, a song and dance troupe from Brigham Young University. I am grateful for that experience. With the YAs I traveled the world and … Continued

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