San Jose Heritage Rose Garden We LOVE roses.  (Ok, Wendy does).  So, when we found out that San Jose had a public rose garden, we got very excited and couldn’t believe we were just finding out about it.  …

Street parking in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco Golden Gate Park sprawls out over more than 1,000 acres.  It offers countless paths to stroll and enjoy a break from the city while staying right inside it.…

Entry to the Rose Test GardenEntry to the Rose Test Garden We visited the International Rose Test Gardens in Portland.  Getting there was easy with a car, but would have been a little difficult on public transportation – (the last bus you have to take is on an hourly schedule).&