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Mono County, California
Exploring the Desert in Mono County
I'm a little late in writing this post. A month and a half actually...We went out to the Eastern Sierras for my 25th birthday and I've pretty much been on the move ever since we got back. Nicolette, Jack, Tim and I left town at like 5am Thursday morning. The drive was pretty easy. Especially comp...Read more -
Mono County, California
Hot Spring Sunrises, Alpine Lakes, and Fall Colors: Autumn in the Eastern Sierras
I wanted to check two things off my list this trip. Hot springs at sunrise and fall colors. I've tried so many times to catch a hot spring at the right time, but every time I've been, there have either been people camped right on top of the pool (not cool), or the springs are cold/broken. Same w...Read more -
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8 Perfect Spots For Beach Camping In Southern California
What comes to mind when people think of Southern California? Gorgeous weather, palm trees, the ocean, and of course, the endless sandy beaches. So what better way to enjoy what the Southern California coast has to offer than to camp on the beach? Starting from the north in Santa Barbara and headi...Read more -
Sierra Nevada, California
Confronting Our Egos through Travel
I want to talk about something that I kind of suck at for a little bit. In early October I was honored to go on a trip with two amazing photographers and great people, Jude Allen, and Jordan Herschel. I had pitched an idea of documenting the amazing fall colors and highlighting ethical and respo...Read more -
Santa Maria, California
A Solo Woman's Escape to Santa Maria Valley
I admittedly haven’t spent much time traveling around California’s Central Coast. My solo trips usually take me to the Sierra, but the hills were green this spring and I heard the cycling in the area was great, so I headed down to Santa Maria Valley for a few days alone. Ride your bike through wi...Read more -
Yosemite, California
Pushing Boundaries in the Outdoors: The Grand Canyon of Tuolumne
National Parks are some of my favorite places to visit in the United States. Of course, Yosemite National Park is on the top of my list, but I cannot grapple with the crowds, traffic jams, and long lines. I avoid Yosemite Valley in the summer and instead drive up Tioga Pass to Tuolumne to experie...Read more -
Mammoth, California
Road Trip Secrets in the Sierras: My Favorite 395 Side Trips, including Mammoth
I was fortunate enough to have spent a big chunk of my childhood living in the mountains, specifically the Sierras. Being able to drive 35 minutes into Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, hiking through backyard streams with our llamas, and being in a small town around genuine people was mag...Read more -
Yosemite, California
We Went to Yosemite for a Wedding and Stayed for the Adventure
Video Link November 3, 2017 By: Edward Arthur Dalton & The Dream Chasing Family This Yosemite trip is more of an adventure-filled love story than anything else, and one that is hard to match at that. I don't think it is possible to take a bad picture in Yosemite.|Edward Arthur Dalton If you...Read more -
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Mono Lake: One of the Best Stops on US-395
THE 395!!! Several rad cats at the Outbound have written up the 395, boasting all of its road tripping and sightseeing merits. I really got trapped inside my own mind when I contemplated this, which seems incredible to me… Mount Whitney is the highest summit in the contiguous United States with a...Read more -
Trinity Alps, California
An Epic 3 Days of Backpacking in the Trinity Alps
Sometimes the best plan is to just do it. One day Adam was telling me he wanted to go on a backpacking trip with me before school started up again in the fall. He mentioned having three days off the next week and really wanting to go somewhere. I also had three days off. "When are you off next we...Read more -
Yosemite, California
Yosemite at High Tide: A Weekend of Backpacking after a Record Snowpack
I was in Santa Teresa, CR in November carrying two beers and a lime past the groundbreaking of a new Selina's Hostel on my way to the still rutted, muddied footpath to the beach. I must have passed a former Wi-Fi signal saved in my cell because a message came through from my brother, Josh, sugges...Read more -
Desolation Wilderness, California
The Desolation Wilderness Mindset
Backpacking has become somewhat of a meditation for me. Driving out of the chaotic city of San Francisco before the sun has risen, parking the car and carrying nothing but a backpack into the woods- it has become a moment of clarity and a refresh button. Desolation Wilderness is one of those plac...Read more -
San Francisco, California
I Accidentally Explored a Radioactive Island in The San Francisco Bay
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...Read more -
Marin County, California
10 Photos That Will Inspire You to Explore Marin County, CA
After a trail run on the Dipsea Trail in Marin County this past weekend, I was once again blown away at what an amazing gem this region of California is. The rolling green hills and lush redwood forests are especially mesmerizing in the springtime. A short 25-minute drive across the Golden Gate B...Read more -
Marin County, California
7 Dog-Friendly Hikes near Marin County
Between dog parks, "dogs welcome" restaurant patios, and off-leash beaches, they (and their owners) have plenty of reasons to love the city by the bay. Let us add another check mark to the list: dog-friendly hiking in Marin County. Wild beauty reigns supreme across the Golden Gate Bridge, and th...Read more -
Los Angeles, California
Break Away From The Norm: 7 Outdoor Date Ideas For Los Angeles
There are more than enough great bars and restaurants in the greater LA area to have that awkward first date, get to know your current crush a little better, or just as important, catch up with your already special someone. But, sometimes it’s better to skip these places and try something off-the...Read more