These books are my self-guided answer to your question…
What is there to love about visiting Palm Springs or San Diego County?
1. Saves You Time
Putting together simple fun day journeys
that can be done in four hours or less.
2. The Best Locations
Puts you in the right places that fit your
interests and confidence level.
3. Puts You Into Action
Keeps you in control of vacation expenses
with lots of free & inexpensive fun places to go.
Linda featured on San Diego Living TV

Peaks Palms & Picnics
30 “step by step” day journeys with 55 tempting recipes for your beach, mountain, or inland valley picnic. Benefit from her years of researching and exploring the region’s trails and discover the natural wonders of San Diego County. Includes travel routes for easy, moderate or strenuous journeys, directions to scenic, off-the-beaten-track picnic spots, and tips on how to plan a picnic.

Pacific Peaks & Picnics
Natural history and western lore along remote back roads, historic city streets and ancient Indian trails in California’s Coachella Valley region. Each vignette includes travel routes for easy, moderate or strenuous hikes and simple recipes for delicious sandwiches, salads and desserts for the trail. This revised and expanded second edition also features the author’s photographs of many of her favorite destinations and scenic picnic spots.