This week we're taking a day trip to Bass Lake in Madera County & the Sierra National Forest just south of Yosemite National Park. We're renting a pontoon boat from Millers Landing Resort and having a picnic on the water while looking for wildlife on the Bass Lake shores. Read this complete travel guide to learn about the best hiking trails around the lake, as well as the best places to eat.
Read MoreRead this Flying Dawn Marie travel blog about driving the June Lake Loop north of Mammoth Lakes in the California Eastern Sierras. If you're looking for places to see Fall colors, the Autumn foliage along this drive pop every October. Along this scenic road trip you'll discover 4 lakes (June Lake, Silver Lake, Gull Lake and Grant Lake) surrounded granite peaks and groves of quaking aspen trees.
Read MoreRead this Flying Dawn Marie travel guide about hiking to Mirror Lake in Yosemite National Park during Winter. This Yosemite Valley trail is a popular hike during snowy months. The pristine seasonal lake offers reflective views of Half Dome and many other granite formations in the Tenaya Canyon. This is an easy to moderate hike that is dog friendly and perfect for families near Curry Village.
Read MoreRead this Flying Dawn Marie travel guide for the best trips in California to take in 2023. Listed out in this article are 6 top road trips to take during each season, Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter. We'll explore mountain adventures in Yosemite and Lassen Volcanic National Park, as well as beach destinations in Big Sur. We'll head to the desert to discover unique landscapes in Death Valley.
Read MoreRead this Flying Dawn Marie Yellowstone travel guide to visiting Firehole Lake Drive. This loop features several geothermal highlights, including White Dome Geyser, Hot Lake, Black Warrior Lake, Steady Geyser, and Great Fountain Geyser. If you're looking for things to do in Yellowstone National Park without the crowds, this is short drive from Old Faithful and Grand Prismatic and less crowded.
Read MoreRead this Fall color travel guide to Rock Creek Lake in the Eastern Sierra mountains. Rock Creek Canyon is home to dozens alpine lakes and hiking trails, but today we'll be hiking the easy trail around Rock Creek Lake and enjoying the autumn colors as we stroll through groves of aspen trees. The Fall colors are peaking along Highway 395, so download the free photo guide to my top spots.
Read MoreToday we're soaking in the Eastern Sierra Fall colors around Lake Sabrina near the small mountain town of Aspendell. This High Sierra lake along the middle fork of Bishop Creek is a great destination for fishing, boating, and hiking.
Read MoreJust south of Mammoth Lakes tucked away in the Eastern Sierra, we're exploring the beautiful mountain destination of Convict Lake. We'll be hiking the trail around the rim, but this is also a great spot for fishing, camping, kayaking, and enjoying multiple restaurants at the Convict Lake Resort.
Read MoreThis week we're taking a trip around Lake Tahoe to the top spots to visit. We'll be exploring state parks, historic sites, and beautiful viewpoints from both the California and Nevada sides.
Read MoreWelcome to the pristine waters of North Lake Tahoe at Sand Harbor Nevada State Park. The turquoise waters of this top Tahoe attraction is a popular Instagram spot and destination for photographers. Take a swim in the clear blue water, capture pictures, and rock hop from boulder to boulder.
Read MoreToday I'm sharing my list of top lakes in and around Mammoth. Whether you enjoy birdwatching, hiking, fishing, kayaking or swimming, you won't want to miss these incredible lakes, such as Convict Lake, Lake Mary, Twin Lakes, Mono Lake, Crowley Lake and June Lake.
Read MoreMono Lake Tufa State National Reserve is a must visit when traveling to Yosemite, Mammoth Lakes, June Lake, or Bishop in California. In this post, I'm sharing all about the salt water, the tufa rock formations, the wildlife, and the beautiful views.
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