How to Get Permits for the John Muir Trail
The John Muir Trail is a life long dream for many hikers. With incredible views and challenging terrain, hiking this 213 mile trail can...
Hiking to Dewey Point via The McGurk Meadow Trail
Dewey Point is considered to be one of the best views in Yosemite. It's a breathtaking precipice, with visibility for miles and providing an...
Spend a Day Kayaking Along The Russian River
The Russian River is a popular California summer destination. Located in Sonoma and Mendocino counties just north of San Francisco, the river winds past...
How To Get A Permit For Half Dome Cables
Getting a permit for the Half Dome cables in Yosemite is like winning the lottery - literally!... It uses a permit lottery system rather...
Hiking The Mist Trail in Yosemite
The Mist Trail is one of the most popular and beautiful trails in Yosemite. Marked by amazing landscapes and waterfalls views, it's pretty obvious...
Hiking Mosaic Canyon in Death Valley
Hiking Mosaic Canyon is one of the best ways to introduce you to the unique beauty of Death Valley. It has a diverse range...
Guide to Visiting Death Valley
Foreboding, desolate, isolated, and brutally beautiful; Death Valley in the largest national part in the continental US at 140 miles long and 15 miles...
The Big Trees Trail
The park services didn't exactly think outside the box much when naming this trail. It's not much of a hike, but it is a...
Mirror Lake Loop Trail
Overview:
Distance: 2-8mi (depending on route)
Type: Loop
Time: 1-3hrs
Elevation at trailhead: Roughly 4,000ft
Elevation Gain/Loss: Roughly 100ft
Difficulty:...
Backpacking Guide for Cottonwood Canyon & Marble Canyon Loop
The Cottonwood Canyon & Marble Canyon loop is one of the few backpacking trails in Death Valley that is actually a "trail". The majority...
Guide to Hiking Half Dome
Hiking Half Dome is a "bucket list" item for many people and is not something to commit to lightly or to go into unprepared....
Top 5 Must See Attractions in Yosemite National Park
There are so many beautiful things to see in Yosemite, it's hard to narrow it down, especially if you only have a few days...
Hiking to Yost / Fern Lakes, Inyo National Forest
This is a short but difficult hike to two beautiful lakes in the Sierra Mountains in Inyo National Forest. Yost and Fern lakes sit...
Making The Most Out of a 3-Day Trip to Yosemite
Planning a 3 day trip to Yosemite can be overwhelming when there's so much to see and do. If you're only spending 3 days...
Elmer’s Bottle Tree Ranch on Route 66
Elmer's Bottle Tree Ranch is a delightful roadside attraction on old Route 66 in southern California. It's wonderfully weird and very much worth a...