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Santa Ana River Trail: Biking 27 Miles from Yorba Linda to Huntington Beach

Last Modified: April 5, 2021

The Santa Ana River Trail is a premier biking trail in Southern California that eventually plans to follow the river from its source to the ocean. While the trail is still in progress, you can ride from Yorba Linda all the way to the beach on a 27 mile uninterrupted by stoplights trail. I finally […]

Filed Under: Adventures, Southern California Tagged With: Orange County, Riverside County

Mugu Peak Trail: One of the Best Views on a Hike in Malibu

Last Modified: April 7, 2021

Mugu Peak is located in Point Mugu State Park in the western portion of Malibu. This peak is popular due to its short distance and 360-degree view from the summit. It is a tough climb though, but it is worth the effort to see such a fantastic view like this of a different part of […]

Filed Under: Hikes, Southern California Tagged With: Ventura County

Desert X 2021: Art Installations Scattered Throughout the Coachella Valley

Last Modified: March 31, 2021

Desert X is a biennial art installation that takes over the Coachella Valley and creates somewhat of an art scavenger hunt throughout the area. The exhibit works with artists worldwide to create works inspired by the desert, its history, and its beauty. This is the third time they have held the event and my third […]

Filed Under: Art, Southern California Tagged With: Riverside County

Polar Playground: Crazy Cotton Candy Art in Orange County

Last Modified: February 19, 2021

Polar Playground is a fun new spot in Orange County with all sorts of desserts but specializes in fun cotton candy creations. Chances are you have seen their cotton candy on Instagram since there is a line that always starts before it even opens. That being said, it is an enjoyable family friendly experience to […]

Filed Under: Food, Southern California Tagged With: Huntington beach, Orange County

Off-roading to mines on Old Dale Road outside of Joshua Tree National Park

Last Modified: February 14, 2021

Joshua Tree National Park is home to hundreds of different mines created over the last century by people looking to strike it big. While most were failures, that didn’t stop people from trying and from creating entire small towns around some of the more popular mines. Many of these can be found in the Old […]

Filed Under: Historical Structures, National Parks, Southern California Tagged With: San Bernardino County

Exploring the Nike Missile Site at San Vicente Mountain Park

Last Modified: February 14, 2021

Believe it or not, during the 1950s – 1960s there were 16 Nike Missile Control sights located around Southern California. These were put in place to protect us from any external threats and most are no longer there today. LA-96C was one of these bases and it was preserved by the city and turned into […]

Filed Under: Hikes, Historical Structures, Southern California

Blythe Intaglios: Native American Geoglyphs in the California Desert

Last Modified: February 1, 2021

The Blythe Intaglios are a series of massive figures etched into the ground centuries ago by the Native Americans living in the area. The drawings are called geoglyphs, and the largest of them is over 170 feet in length. While you can experience them from the ground, they are best seen from the air. Here […]

Filed Under: Historical Structures, Southern California Tagged With: Blythe, Riverside County

Indio Hills Badlands Hike in the Coachella Valley

Last Modified: February 1, 2021

The Coachella Valley has some amazing hikes that offer you a glimpse of the otherworldly desert landscape. The hike through the Indio Hills Badlands is one of those as it takes you through a sandy wash and a few slot canyons as you make your way up to an awesome summit with vast views of […]

Filed Under: Hikes, Southern California Tagged With: Indio, Riverside County

11 Things to do in Lassen Volcanic National Park

Last Modified: March 25, 2021

Lassen Volcanic National Park is located in Northern California, east of the town of Redding. The national park is home to multiples geothermal features, dozens of beautiful lakes, and countless miles of hiking. I have been coming to Lassen for years, but I still have so much to explore throughout the park. I wanted to […]

Filed Under: National Parks, Northern California

Giant Rock in Landers: A Massive Boulder with a Unique History

Last Modified: December 14, 2020

Traveling California has been a fun way for me to connect with all of the crazy and unique history this state has to offer. Places like Salvation Mountain, the center of the world, the Cabazon Dinosaurs, and the tower at Victoria Beach all are a part of what makes California what it is today. I […]

Filed Under: Natural Wonders, Southern California Tagged With: Landers, San Bernardino County

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