California

"There is science, logic, reason; there is thought verified by experience. And then there is California."

– Edward Abbey

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Mixtape for the Road: Coachella 2013

Didn't get your act together in time for the fest? Then enjoy this consolation Coachella sampler.

I Slept with Mark Twain's Ghost

MURPHYS, California – But despite having been eternally scorned, Eleanor is a friendly ghost. She likes to haunt the kitchen, where she tends to throw small objects like coffee beans.

Best Day Ever: South Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, California – Before you write it off as a casino/border town, check out the views, the brews, and the cool new Basecamp Hotel.

U.S. Road Trips: The West

THE WEST – Desert winds, ocean breezes, opportunistic wildlife, and off-the-grid contemplation.

Just Back From: The High Sierras

YOSEMITE, California – I found an abandoned cabin with chairs on the patio in the middle of the countryside with no trail leading to it. It looked like something left over from a movie set.