The Santa Monica Mountains in Malibu are one of those places that can still feel very remote even so close to Los Angeles. I have done many hikes in this area, such as a personal favorite of mine, Sandstone Peak. The Grotto is one of those places that I have wanted to go to for […]
The Grotto Hike in Malibu and the Santa Monica Mountains
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Point Mugu Missile Park in Oxnard
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Point Mugu Missile Park is one of the most unique parks I have been to in Southern California. Where you would expect to see a field of grass with structures for children to play on, this park has a collection of planes and missiles all arranged for you to walk around and explore. It’s a […]
San Manuel Pow Wow in San Bernardino
Last updated: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 By 1 Comment
The San Manuel Pow Wow is the largest of its kind in California, with hundreds of dancers descending on Cal State San Bernardino for a weekend celebrating Native American culture. Before being invited to the event, I had no idea how big it was and how much fun it is to attend. All of the […]
Yosemite Family Adventures Private Summer High Country Tour
Last updated: Sunday, October 15, 2017 By Leave a Comment
At the beginning of 2016, I connected with David from Yosemite Family Adventures for a day trip to Hetch Hetchy in the winter. It was an epic experience, so we have been trying to connect for another adventure since then. Two weeks ago that happened, and Amie and I were able to go spend two […]
Fork and Love Restaurant in Groveland
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In the town of Groveland, Fork and Love is something you would not expect to find. The food here is fresh, interesting and well prepared, with an interior that looks like you walked into a gastropub in San Francisco. The wood tones, copper metal chairs, and full drink menu is a welcome addition to the […]
Unicorn Peak and Elizabeth Lake in Yosemite
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Elizabeth Lake is a high altitude lake in the Yosemite high country, Tioga Pass region. This is a beautiful spot for a short hike and a great place to have a picnic and just take in the scenery. It sits at the base of Unicorn Peak as well, which is a challenging hike with not […]
Malibu City Guide: Hiking, Beaches, Seafood & A Wine Safari
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Malibu is known worldwide as a place for the rich and famous to buy beach homes in the shadow of Los Angeles; however, it is so much more than that as well. This stretch of coastline is one of the prettiest in Southern California with the vast Santa Monica Mountains on one side and the […]
North Dome Hike & Indian Rock Arch Stargazing
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Views of Half Dome are commonplace in Yosemite National Park; however, some views are certainly better than others. Places like Glacier Point have become the go-to spot for Half Dome photography, but if you want something away from the crowds, then I recommend the trek out to North Dome off Tioga Pass Road. This 8-mile […]
Mist Trail: One of Yosemite National Park’s Most Popular Hikes
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Yosemite National Park’s Mist Trail is probably one of the most popular trails in all of California. It is the trail that leads to the iconic Half Dome, but even by itself, it still combines a grueling uphill charge with two amazing waterfalls. Here are all of the details if you want to take down […]
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Guide: Hiking, Off Roading, Slot Canyons & Camping
Last updated: Thursday, October 5, 2017 By Leave a Comment
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park encapsulates a large portion of the land in Southern California east of San Diego. This massive park is relatively wild with not many paved roads to its main attractions and with unyielding heat during the summer. That being said, if you plan your time right, there are many amazing experiences to […]
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