Today we're strolling along the easy boardwalk hike to find pupfish at Salt Creek Interpretive Trail in Death Valley National Park. These fish have survived the harsh desert conditions for centuries, and they only come out for a limited time during the Spring season.
Read MoreThis week we're celebrating the 150th birthday of Yellowstone National Park by visiting the Upper Geyser Basin. We'll see Old Faithful and Daisy Geyser erupt, and explore other hydrothermal features like the Morning Glory Pool and the Castle Geyser.
Read MoreToday 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.
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreToday 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.
Read MoreToday 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.
Read MoreLocated 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.
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreToday 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.
Read MoreToday we're exploring the Midway Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park, which is home to Grand Prismatic Spring, the largest hot spring in North America. We'll walk the boardwalk and get up close to the steaming springs and pools, as well as take the short hike up to the overlook for some great views of this geothermal wonder.
Read MoreToday 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.
Read MoreToday we're hiking a trail to a talus cave system on the west side entrance of Pinnacles National Park. Balconies Caves were formed long ago when giant volcanic boulders fell as a result of earthquakes and landslides.
Read MoreToday 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.
Read MoreToday we're exploring all the different viewpoints around the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone in Yellowstone National Park. We'll be hiking the trails to the many waterfall overlooks of the Upper and Lower Yellowstone Falls.
Read MoreToday 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.
Read MoreToday 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.
Read MoreToday we're taking a short hike along the Fountain Paint Pot Trail boardwalk in Yellowstone National Park. This attraction is along Grand Loop Road and showcases all kinds of hydrothermal features, including Clepsydra Geyser, Red Spouter, Celestine Pool, Fountain Geyser, and Silex Spring.
Read MoreToday 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.
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 MoreToday we're hiking a section of the Pohono Trail in Yosemite National Park called the Pohono Loop Trail. We'll be soaking in views of El Capitan, Half Dome, and Yosemite Falls from cliff top edges and panoramic overlooks from Sentinel Dome, Roosevelt Point, and Taft Point.
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