Some of the greatest and most fulfilling adventures, such as a winter whale watching tour off the coast of Ventura, start in your own backyard.
Winter Whale Watching off the Coast of Ventura
We travel far to see the places of wonder. Places that light up with the aurora borealis at night and hold the remains of ancient civilizations. Pockets of secure land and ocean expanses where wildlife roams freely, breeding and raising the next generation to take over their wild home when they are gone. We love these simple miracles of nature and ancient cultures, preserved for years to come, that ignite our curiosity and, to some extent, make us feel fully alive.
The last few weeks had promised many adventures that didn’t even come close to the phase of fruition. Dylan’s school vacation was spent on finishing up Christmas gift wrapping and nurturing back after stomach flu. And before we noticed it, two weeks had gone by. A drastic change of scenery was needed for the last few days of the school break.
On Monday, with a frown on my face and laptop in front of me, I kept typing places in Google maps. Destinations that we might be interesting to revisit. Four hours away. Six hours away. Too long of a drive for a day trip……