A few months ago, my friend Nanine and I talked about taking her new Class A RV to Alaska… She was thinking about heading up there for a few months, and I would drive up with her in her rig, explore a bit, and fly home.  Through several iterations and due to a few factors, including sky high gas prices, our adventure evolved into a ten-day trip up to Oregon.  Flexibility, as I’m learning!, is key to a wonderful life – and a fun retirement!
Our first stop was supposed to be the Elks Lodge in Red Bluff.  Nanine arrived about fifteen minutes before I did.  Let’s just say, she was not impressed!  Instead, we continued up about 30 miles to the Elks Lodge in Redding.  What a surprise!  Not only is the lodge active and beautiful, it’s located on the Sacramento River with a phenomenal river trail and the awesome Sundial Bridge just a short walk away!  With her dog Bossa and Joel’s dog Viza, Nanine and I decided to spend two rather than one night here, giving us time to walk and explore.  Here are a few of the cool sights from Redding.