Bubbling thermal springs. Volcanic peaks and craters. Pristine turquoise lakes. Lassen Volcanic National Park, located in the northeast corner of California, is an under-the-radar National Park home to a prehistoric landscape dotted with thermal … [Read more...] about 28 Epic Things to do in Lassen National Park, California: The Ultimate Guide to Lassen
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19 Fabulous Things To Do in Napa Valley, California
Napa Valley is a lot of fun, and that's not just the wine talking. Rugged mountains, steamy hot springs, rolling vineyards, and 260 days of sunshine is as appealing for tourists as it is for vines; although I’m willing to bet that we have more fun! … [Read more...] about 19 Fabulous Things To Do in Napa Valley, California
12 Stunning Things to do in Yosemite National Park, California in Winter
Freshly fallen snow dusting towering redwoods. A waterfall that looks like lava. A 17th century English feast?? Wait, are we still talking about Yosemite National Park? Yes, y'all: Yosemite in winter is a whole new park! If you've only visited … [Read more...] about 12 Stunning Things to do in Yosemite National Park, California in Winter
14 Epic Things to do in Yosemite National Park, California
Towering sequoias. Raging waterfalls. Soaring granite cliffs. Yosemite is one of the oldest National Parks in the country, and in our very biased opinion as Yosemite's Bay Area-based neighbors, it's also the best. And the most beautiful. But hey, … [Read more...] about 14 Epic Things to do in Yosemite National Park, California
14 Beautiful Big Sur Campgrounds: The Best Camping in Big Sur, California
Sheer cliffs. Crashing waves. Misty redwoods. Big Sur, California is a rugged stretch of stunning coastline on Highway One between Los Angeles and San Francisco, and it’s home to some of the dreamiest campsites in California! Camping in Big Sur means … [Read more...] about 14 Beautiful Big Sur Campgrounds: The Best Camping in Big Sur, California
The Ultimate Lake Tahoe Summer Guide: 12 Things to Do for the Perfect Summer at Lake Tahoe
Crystal-clear aquamarine water. Sandy beaches. Towering pine trees. Snow-capped mountains. Welcome to Lake Tahoe, California: the most stunning alpine lake in the country, all year round! Although many folks think of Lake Tahoe as a world-famous ski … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Lake Tahoe Summer Guide: 12 Things to Do for the Perfect Summer at Lake Tahoe
10 Best Hikes in Southern California (a Local’s Guide)
Snow-covered mountains. Rushing waterfalls. Secluded beaches. Otherwordly desert landscapes. If this description of Southern California surprises you, it's time to head out and explore! Stretching from just north of Los Angeles all the way south … [Read more...] about 10 Best Hikes in Southern California (a Local’s Guide)
8 Scenic Day Hikes in the Eastern Sierra Nevadas, California
The Sierra Nevadas are a rugged mountain range in eastern California containing several absolutely stunning and world-famous outdoor destinations, including Yosemite National Park, Lake Tahoe, the Ansel Adams Wilderness, the John Muir … [Read more...] about 8 Scenic Day Hikes in the Eastern Sierra Nevadas, California
The Cataract Falls Hike Disaster: Hiking in the Bay Area, California
For Lia and I, "hiking" and "absolute disaster" go hand in hand. It's an unfortunate pattern that popped up over and over again during our year-long honeymoon. There was the injured wrist on the Valle de Cocora hike in Colombia. There was the … [Read more...] about The Cataract Falls Hike Disaster: Hiking in the Bay Area, California
The 24 Best Northern California Hikes (Near San Francisco Bay Area)
Northern California is a mecca for hikers and lovers of the outdoors. With everything from looming redwoods to scenic coastal views, you could hike somewhere different every weekend and never get bored! Which, for a while, is what Jeremy and I … [Read more...] about The 24 Best Northern California Hikes (Near San Francisco Bay Area)