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Mendocino, California
Mendocino Magic: 72 Hours of Northern California Adventure
Wild, rugged coastlines meet exquisite foods and wines. On top of that, throw in loads of outdoor adventures and you've got a recipe that should put it at the top of any travel bucket list. Here's how four friends spent their 72 hours on the coast. Day 1 11:30am // Black Oak Coffee Roasters We...Read more -
San Diego, California
The 5 Best Photography Spots in San Diego
It's no accident that San Diego is the eighth largest city in the U.S. and second largest in California. The weather is great. The scenery is beautiful. You've got the city and Pacific Ocean to your west, but you've also got mountains to the east. No wonder San Diego is known as "America's Finest...Read more -
Joshua Tree, California
5 Things to Know Before Adventuring in Joshua Tree National Park
Joshua Tree is one of our all-time favorite national parks. It took me awhile to come to love desert parks in general, but the beauty, unique setting, incredible sunrises and sunsets, along with its world-class climbing changed my mind. We are a rock climbing family and travel each November from ...Read more -
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How Hiking the John Muir Trail Changed Me
We are all looking for big adventures in life. Being somewhere that is so immense and feeling the simplicity of the world all at once. The day we received our permit to hike the John Muir Trail, I saw a chance to reconnect with nature and take a step back from my current life. I saw a chance to b...Read more -
Yosemite, California
Everything You Need to Know about Hiking Yosemite's Half Dome
It might be the most recognized rock formation on Earth and it's the logo of one of the biggest outdoor brands on earth. Towering nearly 5,000 feet above the Yosemite Valley floor at an altitude of 8,839 feet, Half Dome is in a class of its own when it comes to attracting outdoor enthusiasts and ...Read more -
Big Sur, California
Exploring Big Sur, a Photographer's Dream
The greatest meeting between land and water I remember going to Pfeiffer State Park as kid and having such a great time in the river with my family. I remember those drives back to my hometown, Seaside, used to seem like forever but now seem so short. Big Sur is a place where you could go with an...Read more -
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3 Awesome California NPS Sites You Should Check Out
There are 417 different National Park Service sites. Yet some people only think about the 59 sites designated as national parks and never visit any others. There are also 87 monuments, 19 national preserves, 51 historical parks, 78 historical sites, 18 national recreation areas and many other d...Read more -
Yosemite National Park, California
5 Spots for Epic Stargazing in Yosemite National Park
Yosemite is one of the best places in the country for virtually every outdoor adventure. Backpacking, camping, hiking, photography and so many other activities in the park are about as good as it gets, so it's no surprise that Yosemite's stargazing also happens to be world-class. We've picked a ...Read more -
Yosemite, California
5 Yosemite Adventures For Your Winter Bucket List
As with any adventure in the backcountry during winter, be sure you have the essential safety knowledge, skills, and gear. Yosemite National Park is one of those special places where each season seems to be more beautiful than the last, and winter is no exception. If anything, it’s the most sp...Read more -
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30 California Hikes with Unbelievable Views
There are few places on Earth where you’ll find the diversity in landscape that you’ll find in California. The best way to see it all is, of course, by hiking. Whether you’re looking out over the Eastern Sierra, the Pacific Ocean, or the wide open desert, the views you’ll find on these California...Read more -
Sequoia, California
A Weekend Exploring Sequoia and King's Canyon National Parks
The Giant Sequoias and the views of King's Canyon. These are both a must-see if you're in California for any period of time! We drove down Friday night. It's about a five hour drive from us. We got in at 10:30pm or so and managed to snag the last site in the campground we were at. It was COLD, so...Read more -
Big Basin Redwoods State Park, California
The Perfect Weekend Adventure at Big Basin State Park
Nicolette and I decided we needed a weekend away. We decided one of our days was going to be spent at Big Basin State Park. I had seen a friend's Instagram story and decided I had to make my way out to the forest. We knew the hike was long, but we read in a few different places that it was prett...Read more -
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5 Must-Do Hikes in the California Redwoods
It is virtually impossible to describe the feeling of hiking in the ancient redwood forests in California. It’s something you need to experience for yourself. Lucky for you, we’ve put together a quick list of some of the best places to chase that feeling. All you need to do is get yourself to the...Read more -
Joshua Tree National Park, California
Southern California's Off-Season Gems: Mojave, Death Valley, Alabama Hills, and Joshua Tree
It all started with a simple Google search. My buddy, Cameron, and I were procrastinating studying for our law school finals when we started daydreaming about a getaway. We both love to camp, and we have always wanted to check out the Pacific Northwest, but a quick look at flights and weather...Read more -
Death Valley, California
You Need to Go to Death Valley for the Super Bloom
In Death Valley National Park wildflowers are so rare that they are actually called ephemerals because of how quickly they bloom and die. Witnessing a super bloom here is incredibly powerful. Life begins and ends in the desert with water. This past winter has been one of the wettest on record wh...Read more -
Death Valley, California
Solo Roadtripping to Death Valley
As a woman who grew up just outside NYC, road tripping and camping solo was super intimidating. Def not in my wheelhouse. I found myself wanting to visit Death Valley, just with no one to go with. So I channeled my inner Queen Bey, took a page out of Nike's book and just did it. And let me tell y...Read more