Explore 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.

California, Desert, Hiking, Outdoors, National Parks, Death ValleyDawn MarieJanuary 13, 2020Comment

California’s Magnificent Elephant Seals

Join 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.

California, Beach, Outdoors, Hiking, State ParksDawn MarieDecember 9, 2019Comment

Panum Crater - A California Volcano

Visit 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.

California, Hiking, Eastern SierraDawn MarieOctober 28, 2019highway 395, mono lake, panum crater, panum, hiking, volcano, california, tioga pass, mammoth lakes, mammoth, yosemiteComment

Top 10 Golden Gate Bridge Photo Spots

Today 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.

California, Hiking, San Francisco, National Parks, Northern California, Top 10Dawn MarieOctober 14, 2019 Comment

Visiting the Beautiful Bristlecone Pines

Home to the oldest living trees on earth, the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest in California is a must see if you're visiting Bishop, Mammoth Lakes, or Lone Pine. Today on the blog, I'm sharing about my recent hiking adventure in this beautiful location in the White Mountains of the Inyo National Forest.

Magnificent Mono Lake – Top Reasons to Visit...Now!

Mono 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.