Boulder Creek, California

Between the sunny weather, sweeping coastal views, and distinguished national monuments, finding a perfect camping location in the San Francisco Bay Area is effortless. Enjoy some foggy coastal campgrounds with barking seals, wake up surrounded by Redwoods, or drive inland for spectacular landsca...

In our current situation, outdoor adventures have taken a backseat as we work together to flatten the curve of COVID-19. If you are like me, you’re longing to get back out there. With that I was thinking of what else I can do during this time indoors to keep my creativity and outdoor passions eng...

1. Big Sur - 3 hrs The crown jewel of the California coast, Big Sur's dramatic coastlines hold a bevy of adventures. Popular spots include the Bixby Canyon Bridge (I'm sure you've seen photos) and Pfieffer Big Sur State Park. Even if you don't have a ton of time for side-hikes, it's one of the mo...

It’s hard to beat warm, tasty, authentic steak tacos after a day crushing some climbs in a national park. As a typical “weekend warrior” I try to maximize my time doing the things I love to make full use of my days outside. This often means coming back to camp dirty, exhausted and starving, and t...

Like John Muir said, "Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where nature may heal and give strength to body and soul alike.” From rock climbing and beach chillin' on the Pacific Coast, to hiking in redwood groves and trail running through the Marin Headlands, Sa...

This story begins like most adventures I go on—with the Google search “creepy abandoned places in San Francisco”.The sensible reader might ask…Um Why? My honest answer is that I’m a fool who will most likely find herself in a real life slasher film murder situation just because I like to take art...

About a week ago it was 85 degrees in San Francisco. In April. And in two months it will be 50 in the middle of the afternoon. No-one knows who said “the coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco” but it is as true today as it was then.From June to September the blustery winds blo...

There's nothing wrong with a good old fashioned dinner and a movie date. We love movies. And we definitely love dinner. But occassionally--or very frequently--it's nice to take your date outside and maybe even get a little exercise. San Francisco is one of the best cities in the world when it com...

Camping is heaven for kids - dirty hands, non-stop exploration, staying up past bedtime, and campfires. But as a parent, it can be a different story. There are a ton of things to consider based on the age of your kids. How long is the drive? Are there bathrooms? Is there running water? Do we need...

I’ve been on the hunt for the perfect pair of women’s climbing pants for years. Though many brands have tried, and some have gotten close, none that I’ve been exposed to (thus far) have gotten it completely right, for me. So I’m calling on you now, climbing apparel brands! I’m looking for climbin...

I’ve spent the past couple of weeks testing the Black Diamond Women’s Credo Pants both outside and at the gym, and they hold up well in both scenarios. While they're a different direction than my normal go-to yoga pants, and definitely not as stretchy, I find I can move around in these pants comf...

If you live in the Bay Area, you’ve probably seen Mt. Diablo looming over from the far stretches of Contra Costa County. As isolated as it is impressive, Mt. Diablo boasts one of the widest reaching views in California. From its summit you can see the Sierra Nevadas to the east and even Mt. Shast...

If you’ve ever explored San Francisco, one thing you might have noticed are all those brutally steep hills. When you’re just trying to get to a friend’s place or grab a bite, they sure are an unwanted pain in the calves. But if you’re looking to get a workout in, the hills all over the Bay Area a...

Let me begin this review by saying that I wouldn't exactly call myself a photographer, but I took photo classes in high school with film cameras and my old, super cheap DSLR and I always loved it. Earlier this year I finally decided to get back after by picking up a decent camera, the Sony a6300....

The fog is just as much a part of life in San Francisco as unbikeable hills, third-wave coffee, and the International Orange peaks of the Golden Gate Bridge. Which is why filmmaker Simon Christen set out to make Adrift, a love letter to the fog.Released in 2013, Christen spent more than two years...

1. Keep it simple. You don’t need much to get started – in fact, a bed in the back of simple set of wheels goes a long way. There’s so many impressive campervans out there, so many different ways to tailor a conversion to your needs, but - to paraphrase the wise Biggie Smalls – there’s a lot you...