Visiting the magnificent redwood trees in California is truly spectacular and worth taking the time to soak it all in. Whether you have a couple days, or a week to spend in Redwood National Park, it is easy to use the trails listed in this guide to plan an epic itinerary. Keep reading to find…
The Ultimate Guide to Exploring Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park truly is one of the most beautiful places on the planet! It was the very first national park I visited and I’ve returned to explore many times since. In fact, during our 2017 trip to all the national parks, my husband and I ranked Yosemite #6 in the country based on a…
5 Incredible Lake Tahoe Hiking Trails
Hitting the local hiking trails is one of my favorite ways to explore a new area. And Lake Tahoe has some incredible trails! Whether you’re in the area for a vacation, just passing through, or looking to plan your next adventure, these are some of Lake Tahoe’s best hiking trails. There’s an amazing variety of…
Epic Big Sur Road Trip Itinerary: Explore California’s Pacific Coast
I had heard stories about California’s famous Big Sur road trip and always wondered if it would live up to the hype. But after visiting all I can say is… you need to put this road trip on your bucket list! Visit California’s rugged Pacific coast, drive down Big Sur along Highway 1, see some…
Ultimate Redwood National Park Itinerary and Guide
Redwood National Park is home to some of the tallest trees on the entire planet. How cool is that? In addition, Redwood has almost 40 miles of rugged California coastline and plenty of beautiful rivers running through forests. There are even dry prairies to the east. In this Redwood National Park guide, I’m sharing my…
Ultimate Guide to Death Valley National Park
Death Valley is one of the most underrated national parks in my opinion! There park is so diverse that even on your second or third visit you will easily find new things to do. Located in the Mojave Desert of California, Death Valley is famous for its rugged landscapes, extreme temperatures, and unique natural sights….
Orange County Travel Guide: Everything You Need to Know!
California’s Orange County is the perfect destination for a short getaway. The OC is jam packed with beautiful beaches, amazing places to eat, scenic hikes, historic sights, and fun parks like Disneyland and Knott’s Berry Farm. In this blog post I’m sharing everything you need to know to plan your own trip! Orange County Travel…
How to Spend 24 Hours in San Francisco
San Francisco is one of those cities that instantly pulls you in with its charm and history. I find myself visiting again and again, each time with new experiences to be had. This trip was a short one and my husband and I had to pack in as much as possible in one day. I…
Winter California Road Trip – Redwoods and Yosemite
I recently took an epic winter road trip to two of California’s most beautiful parks – Redwoods and Yosemite. I hiked some of my favorite trails, took way to many photos and also put together a video of my adventures (see below!) I teamed up with Nature Valley on this trip, because they (like myself) believe that…
California Road Trip: Golden Mornings & Painted Skies
In late June I returned to California for the third time this year. There’s just something about the sunny state that keeps drawing me back. My husband and I had a 10-day adventure planned that would see us traverse from the beach to the mountains and back to the beach again. California Road Trip: Golden…