Today 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.
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Today 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.
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Santa Cruz Island is the largest of the 5 islands which make up Channel Islands National Park. Of the 9 National Parks located in California, this is the only one you can't reach by car. Join me today in exploring massive sea caves and all kinds of wildlife, including island foxes, dolphins, and bald eagles.
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Today I'm inviting you to join me in my kitchen where we'll be making my go to breakfast – a delicious and simple mango and matcha smoothie. I've been enjoying this recipe for years and now I'm thrilled to be sharing it with you.
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Calla 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.
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I'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.
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Located in the beautiful Santa Monica Mountains, Paramount Ranch has a rich history of appearing on the silver screen, appearing in shows like Dr Quinn and Westworld. The Thomas Fire ravaged Western Town in 2017, but a rebuild of the old west buildings is already planned...and this is still a beautiful location for a afternoon hike.
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Serra Cross was originally built over 200 years ago in Ventura, California. This beautiful CA park sits on one acre of open space inside Grant Park overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Serra Cross is the perfect place for a hike or picnic, and it's available as a special event location for weddings and receptions as well.
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Spending 24/7 in close quarters at home with loved-ones can be challenging during this Covid-19 pandemic. Today I'm sharing four keys to finding joy and encouragement during this unusual season.
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Join 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.
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While we quarantine at home during this Covid-19 stay at home order, we have been enjoying so many board and trivia games perfect for a family fun game night. Today I'm sharing our favorites, including Dodger Monopoly, Scrabble, Scattegories, Mad Gab, Yahtzee, and so many more.
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Yosemite 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.
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Daily Harvest customized meal delivery has been such a blessing to my family during this stay-at-home order. We've enjoyed delicious pre-portioned bowls, flatbreads, soups, lattes, smoothies, and desert bites delivered right to our doorstep. Come check out my review and enjoy a promo code for a $25 discount off your first order!
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Come 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.
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Today I'm sharing encouraging Bible verses that have blessed me during uncertain times. Long ago, distant unexplored lands at the edge of a map were marked by dragons and sea serpents, evoking fear and danger about entering the unknown. Come join me on the blog, as I explore some of my own uncharted waters with you.
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Today I'm sharing 5 encouraging books by some of my favorite female Christian authors. Since California instituted its statewide "Stay-at-Home" order to help combat the ongoing spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), I've found myself with some unexpected extra quiet time. Come read with me!
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Come 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.
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Today 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.
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Today 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.
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Over 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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