Today we're hiking to Sentinel Dome, Roosevelt Point, and Taft Point along a trail with panoramic views of Half Dome, El Capitan, Yosemite Falls, and the Yosemite Valley below. This loop is far less traveled than most trails in Yosemite National Park, so come join me!
Read MoreThis week Sequoia National Park celebrates its 130th birthday in the National Parks System, so we are planning a perfect day trip through Sequoia and Kings Canyon. We will visit 10 can't miss spots inside the park and discover all the history and natural wonders Sequoia holds, including General Sherman, Moro Rock, Tunnel Log, Grant Grove, Big Stump Trail, Hanging Rock, and Tunnel Rock.
Read MoreLower Glen Alpine Falls isn't the largest waterfall in Lake Tahoe, but it is certainly one of the most unique and easiest to get to. Join me for a virtual tour of these falls, as we hike down and rock hop below the cascading waterfall above.
Read MoreToday we're exploring some of Yosemite’s oldest structures at the Pioneer Yosemite History Center in Wawona, California. Take a virtual tour of the Covered Bridge, Artist Cabin, Wells Fargo Office, and several other unique buildings that were moved here from all over Yosemite National Park.
Read MoreBixby Creek Bridge along the Big Sur coastline is one of the most Instagrammable and photogenic landmarks in all of California. Today we'll explore the top 5 spots to view and picture this historic bridge, including Castle Rock Viewpoint, Hurricane Point View, and Old Coast Road.
Read MoreToday we're hiking the trail to the top of Sentinel Dome in Yosemite National Park. Once we're at the top, we'll enjoy 360 degree panoramic views of El Capitan, Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, and several more iconic Yosemite landmarks.
Read MoreDiscover the top California sunflower fields you can visit this Summer, perfect for capturing that Instagram photography. Today I'm enjoying the sunflower maze at the Centerville Fruit Station in the town of Sanger, California.
Read MoreToday we'll be taking in the sunrise and sunset views of Half Dome and the Yosemite Valley below from Glacier Point in Yosemite National Park. With road closures coming in 2021 and the park at limited capacity, make sure to visit this year.
Read MoreToday we're exploring San Carpoforo Creek Beach in Hearst San Simeon State Park at the base of the Big Sur coastline of central California. Just a short drive from Ragged Point Inn and the Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery, this hidden gem features rugged cliffs, sea caves, a lagoon, and wildlife.
Read MoreToday I'm hiking the trails of Limekiln State Park located along the legendary Big Sur coastline in California. Join me in exploring the forest with its massive redwood trees, historic lime kilns and a 100 foot waterfall.
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 MoreCalla 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.
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