Posts in California
Big Sur - Top 12 Highlights

This week we're celebrating the start of Spring by heading up the California coastline into Big Sur. We'll discover my top 12 highlights, including spots like Limekiln State Park, McWay Falls, Bixby Creek Bridge, and Treebones Resort.

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Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park

Today we're exploring Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park in Northern California, which is home to some of the tallest trees in the world, old growth redwood trees. We'll also be strolling through Fern Canyon, viewing Roosevelt elk, and hiking to a waterfall.

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Stout Memorial Grove - Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park

Today we're hiking the short loop around Stout Memorial Grove in Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park in Northern California. This trail is filled with old growth giant redwood trees, including the tallest of the bunch, the Stout Tree.

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Top 12 Yosemite Spots in Winter

This week we're in Yosemite National Park exploring my favorite spots for a Winter visit. We'll enjoy the yearly Firefall phenomenon, hike up to Lower Yosemite Falls, enjoy a sunrise at Tunnel View, and so much more.

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Zabriskie Point - Death Valley National Park

Today we're in Death Valley National Park, enjoying one of the most popular overlooks in the park...welcome to Zabriskie Point! This viewpoint is great for sunrise and sunset, and boasts views of unique badlands formations, the valley, and the Panamint Mountain Range.

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Barker Dam Trail - Joshua Tree National Park

Today we're taking the easy hike along the Barker Dam Trail Loop inside Joshua Tree National Park. We'll explore rock formations, a historic dam, and Native American petroglyphs from thousands of years ago.

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Elk Meadow & Trillium Falls - Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park

Located in Northern California, Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park was established to protect some of the oldest redwood trees on earth...and today we're exploring two special spots located inside the park, Elk Meadow and Trillium Falls.

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Best Rock Formations - Joshua Tree National Park

This week we're exploring some of the most incredible rock formations in Joshua Tree National park. Join me as we head out on over half a dozen epic Joshua Tree hikes to discover some otherworldly formations.

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Big Tree Wayside - Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park

Today we're exploring the Big Tree Wayside in Redwood National and State Parks. This giant redwood tree is found in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, and is an easy family friendly hike.

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Keys View - Joshua Tree National Park

Today we're driving up to one of the few overlooks in Joshua Tree National Park. Keys View has beautiful panoramic views of Palm Springs, the San Andreas Fault, the Salton Sea, and the Coachella Valley.

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Mirror Lake - Yosemite Dog Friendly Hike

Today we're taking the Mirror Lake Trail, which is a dog friendly hike in Yosemite Valley. On our journey, we'll enjoy views of Tenaya Creek and the surrounding forest, until it finally opens up to the Mirror Meadow under Half Dome.

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Fern Canyon - Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park

Today we're taking a stroll through a lush fern filled canyon in the Redwood National & State Parks of Northern California. Fern Canyon in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park showcases a truly unique and gentle hike.

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Cottonwood Spring - Joshua Tree National Park

Today we're enjoying Southern California Fall colors in Joshua Tree National Park as we take the short hike to Cottonwood Spring Oasis. We'll be enjoying ancient palm trees and huge cottonwood trees as we hike up to Mastodon Peak.

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Wawona Swinging Bridge - Yosemite National Park

Today we're taking the short hike to a hidden suspension bridge in the Wawona area of Yosemite National Park. North of Mariposa Grove and just east of Chilnualna Falls, the Wawona Swinging Bridge is a great place to picnic, rock hop, and swim in the Merced River during the Summer and Fall months. Read this travel blog and learn about one of my top things to do in Yosemite to avoid the crowds.

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Eastern Sierra Fall Colors - My Top 10 Spots

Today I'm sharing my top 10 spots in the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains to enjoy Fall colors. Autumn is in full bloom, so let's head out to Bishop Creek, Aspendell, North Lake, and more to soak in this season's beautiful Fall foliage.

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