Calla Lily Valley is a hidden gem at the northern end of Big Sur California along the Cabrillo Highway coastline. Located in Garrapata State Park near the beach, this valley boasts beautiful native California wild flowers as well as the dazzling white Calla Lilies.
Read MoreI'm celebrating World Oceans Day and taking you to the edge of the Pacific where beautiful rocky shores meet wind swept bluffs at Estero Bluffs California State Park. In 2002 Estero Bluffs joined the CA State Parks system boasting over 350 acres of wetlands, steams, coastal bluffs and tide pools just north of Morro Bay and Cayucus.
Read MoreJoin me today at the Point Estero shipwreck at Estero Bluffs California State Park. In 2017, a fishing vessel mysteriously ran aground off the coast just north of Cayucos and Morro Bay, CA. Although typically partially submerged, during very low tides the wreckage can be explored closeup.
Read MoreYosemite National Park is a true California treasure. I'm driving from the Tioga Pass entrance to the Yosemite Valley for a weekend adventure in one of my favorite U.S. National Parks. Join me in exploring Half Dome, Tuolumne Meadows, Glacier Point, and the Wawona Swinging Bridge – just to name a few highlights.
Read MoreCome explore this unique geological wonder just off Highway 395 in California's Owen's River Valley. You won't find fossils or falls here, but what you will find is a magnificent display lava rock formations, creating massive 60+ drop-offs.
Read MoreCome explore the Mammoth Earthquake Fault, just a short drive from the Mammoth Lakes village in the Inyo National Forest. Today on the blog I'm sharing a behind the scenes look at this hidden gem, where you can get up close and personal to a massive fissure that formed only a few hundred years ago.
Read MoreToday I'm sharing some encouraging words and inspiring photos from The Carrizo Plain during these uncertain times, as the COVID-19 Coronavirus sweeps across our globe. Two Golden Days, a poem by R.J. Burdette, beautifully describes how to release the worries of yesterday and tomorrow over to God, and to embrace the perfect amount of grace He has provided you for today.
Read MoreToday I'm sharing 11 Death Valley spots to visit in a weekend, such as Zabriskie Point, Badwater Basin, Artist's Palette, and Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes. This National Park in California is the perfect road trip adventure from Los Angeles and Las Vegas.
Read MoreOver 100 years ago San Francisco was home to the largest indoor swimming pool complex in the world. Now what is left of the Sutro Bath ruins sits at the edge of the Pacific Ocean in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area in California, welcoming those who long for adventure, history, and nature's beauty.
Read MoreRed Rock Canyon is one of California's most underrated State Parks. Today I'm exploring the beautiful rock formations, massive cliffs, and vibrant colors of Hagan Canyon Nature Trail and Red Cliffs Trail, both right off Highway 14 north of Mojave in Cantil, CA.
Read MoreJoin me and explore one of the most colorful loops in all of Death Valley, California. Artist's Drive is a natural wonder and the highlight of this road trip has to be hiking the magnificent hills of Artist's Palette.
Read MoreToday on the blog I'm exploring the deserts of Tatooine from the famous Star Wars Movie franchise. Join me for a walk though the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes in Death Valley National Park, California. These dunes are a photographer's dream and a hiker's paradise where you can create your own trail and capture magnificent sunsets.
Read MoreExplore sunset with me at Badwater Basin's temporary lake that formed after a recent storm. Join me in Death Valley, California at the lowest place in North America at 282 feet below sea level.
Read MoreJoin me in exploring Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery on the central coast of California near Hearst Castle, San Simeon, and Cambria. Today I'm sharing the best spots to view these magnificent creatures and the times of year to visit them.
Read MoreJoin me in remembering Manzanar War Relocation Center on the 74th anniversary of its closing. Located in the high sierra desert near Lone Pine, California, this camp held over 10,000 Japanese American citizens over the course of World War II.
Read MoreExplore the 2019 Christmas holiday season at Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure. Join me for a sneak peak of the rides & shows that have been transformed, the yummy holiday treats at the Festival of Holidays, and the best spots to snap your Disney Instagram photos.
Read MoreVisit Roman and Greek inspired architecture and landscapes in the Presidio of San Francisco, California. Perfect for wedding photography, sunset walks, and instagram pics, this landmark is near Crissy Field, which has beautiful views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz.
Read MoreVisit Panum Crater with me, a dormant volcano near Mono Lake, Yosemite National Park, and Mammoth Mountain in California. Today on the blog, I'm sharing all about the hiking trails, the beautiful views, and the potential future eruption.
Read MoreCome explore the basalt columns at Devils Postpile, a great day trip near Mammoth Mountain in California. On the blog today, I'm sharing hiking info, instagrammable photography, and some of the geological background on this natural wonder that was once part of Yosemite National Park.
Read MoreToday I'm sharing my top 10 locations for instagrammable views of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California. Make sure to download my free photo cheat sheet with all of the exact pin locations and driving directions for each image shown on the blog.
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