Hiking to Artist Point in Yosemite National Park

Read this Flying Dawn Marie travel guide to hiking a section of the Pohono Trail and Old Wawona / Stagecoach Road to the Artist Point overlook in Yosemite National Park. Learn about trail info, such as distance / elevation gain, as well as how this viewpoint is a great alternative to Tunnel View since it is less crowded, and the hike can be combined with a similar view at Inspiration Point.

Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge

Today we're just outside of Des Moines, Iowa, visiting the Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge. We'll be exploring multiple hiking trails, as well as the Bison Auto Tour, where we'll get up close views of the buffalo that once called these prairies home.

Iowa, HikingDawn MarieMay 9, 2022iowa, bison, buffalo, wildlife, neal smith, des moines, midwest, wildlife refuge, roadtrip, hiking, trailsComment

San Carpoforo Creek Beach

Today we're exploring San Carpoforo Creek Beach in Hearst San Simeon State Park at the base of the Big Sur coastline of central California. Just a short drive from Ragged Point Inn and the Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery, this hidden gem features rugged cliffs, sea caves, a lagoon, and wildlife.

Beach, California, Outdoors, State Parks, Big SurDawn MarieJuly 27, 2020big sur, beach, san carpoforo, creek, lagoon, california, central coast, highway 1, wildlife, pacific oceanComment

Lovely Limekiln State Park

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.

Santa Cruz Island - Channel Islands NP

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.