Posts in Northern California
DL Bliss State Park - Lake Tahoe

Today we're exploring D L Bliss State Park on the California side of Lake Tahoe. This park boasts beautiful views of the lake from Calawee Cove, Lester Beach, and Rubicon Trail. We'll also discover Balancing Rock Nature Trail and the historic Rubicon Point Lighthouse.

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Fallen Leaf Chapel - Lake Tahoe

Today we're visiting Fallen Leaf Chapel (aka St Francis of the Mountains) in the Lake Tahoe area. This Fallen Leaf Lake church has been dubbed "the cutest little building in all of Tahoe", and is perfect for wedding photography, wedding ceremonies, family photos, or just exploring.

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Tunnel View Visitor's Guide - Yosemite National Park

Today we're enjoying some of the best views in Yosemite National Park at Tunnel View, made famous by Ansel Adams. Read the complete travel guide to plan for your next Yosemite family vacation, and see what it looks like in Spring, Summer, Fall & Winter, as well as for sunrise & sunset. This is a perfect photography location for picturing El Capitan, Half Dome, Bridalveil Fall & Yosemite Valley.

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Complete Firefall Visitors Guide - Yosemite National Park (2024 Update)

Read this Flying Dawn Marie travel guide for the 2024 Firefall in Yosemite National Park. This natural phenomenon occurs every February when light from the setting sun hits Horsetail Fall just right, giving the illusion that the waterfall is flowing with flames on the side of El Capitan. This visitor guide covers park reservations, parking information, and restrictions for the 2024 season.

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Taft Point - Epic Clifftop Views in Yosemite National Park

What are the best views in Yosemite? Taft Point is one of the best places to visit in Yosemite National Park, and it provides the best clifftop overlooks in the park with panoramic views of El Capitan, Yosemite Falls, Cathedral Rocks & the Merced River meandering through the Yosemite Valley below. Accessed from Glacier Point Road, Taft Point is also a top spot for sunset and wildlife viewing.

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Burney Falls - The 8th Wonder of the World

Today we're visiting Burney Falls, the "Eight Wonder of the World"...at least that's what President Teddy Roosevelt called this waterfall when he visited. While these falls aren't the tallest or largest in California, they may just be the most spectacular spreading out over 270 feet wide and roaring into a brilliant blue mist filled pool below.

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Bumpass Hell Hydrothermal Hike

Today we're exploring Bumpass Hell, the largest hydrothermal area in Lassen Volcanic National Park. This hike is 3 miles filled with colorful boiling mud pots and large steam vents. Along the trail we'll have great views of Lassen Peak, Lake Helen, and Brokeoff Mountain.

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Lower Glen Alpine Falls - Lake Tahoe

Lower 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.

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