Mesmerized in Mendocino: Taking the scenic route toward the California seaside

Seeking a mini-vacation with my four-legged BFF the last weekend of February, I left the suburban roads of Napa Valley behind and headed to California’s prized Mendocino Coast. It was a leisurely two-plus hours as I drove two-lane Highway 128 up and down the Mayacamas Mountains past countless vineyards. My recommendation: Take your time, breathe in the fresh air, and stop at a few tasting rooms. I stopped at the rustic Artevino-Maple Creek Winery, about half a mile off the main road […]  » Read More