The Places Where We Go

10/03/2026

Mountain lakes, a fascinating volcanic landscape, and storm clouds over Mono Lake. 🏔️

Come along on our scenic Eastern Sierra drive through June Lake and Mammoth Lakes!

It's out latest travel video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFVHjnL1Jmo

Join us for a scenic drive through California's spectacular Eastern...

10/02/2026

Today’s travel headlines include FAA news & upcoming US passport changes

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09/22/2026

Today’s travel headlines include FAA news, Spring Break 2027 and a Dark Sky festival

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09/21/2026

Today’s travel headlines include museum opening, fuel price increases and Starlink rollout

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09/19/2026

Would you camp at 8,300 feet? 🏕️

We took our Airstream to Creekside RV Park above Bishop, CA—full hookups, trout fishing, Eastern Sierra scenery…and almost no cell service.

Check out the latest video from The Places Where We Go on YouTube to see if this campground should be on your watch list

09/19/2026

⛽ $8 diesel. Rising airfares. Fuel surcharges.
How much more could your next vacation cost?

🎙️Our latest podcast explores how fuel prices are impacting RV trips, road trips, flights, trains, buses & cruises.

Listen now 👉 https://theplaceswherewego.podbean.com/e/fuel-price-madness-diesel-impacts-travel-costs/

How are rising fuel prices impacting the cost of travel in 2026? On episode 169 of The Places Where We Go Podcast, we take a look at current diesel prices and the impact on travel costs. With diesel prices reaching record highs, transportation expenses are becoming an increasingly important consider...

09/17/2026

Today’s travel headlines include airline flight reductions

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09/16/2026

Today’s travel headlines include holiday travel urgency and river cruising interest

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09/15/2026

Today’s travel headlines include Olympic National Park disruption and museum updates

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09/12/2026

What happens when a gold-rush boomtown disappears—but the town itself is left behind?

We traveled to Bodie State Historic Park to explore one of California's most fascinating historic places.

Bodie once had thousands of residents and more than 2,000 buildings. Today, what remains is preserved in a state known as “arrested decay.”

In our new video, we'll take you along the final dirt road into Bodie, explore the historic streets and schoolhouse, visit the Methodist Church, tour the Standard Stamp Mill, walk out to the cemetery—and share our top tips if you're considering a visit yourself.

🎥 Watch our visit to Bodie State Historic Park: