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 […]
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Blythe Intaglios: Native American Geoglyphs in the California Desert
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 […]
Indio Hills Badlands Hike in the Coachella Valley
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 […]
11 Things to do in Lassen Volcanic National Park
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 […]
Giant Rock in Landers: A Massive Boulder with a Unique History
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 […]
A Cabazon Dinosaurs Christmas in Lights: Santa T-Rex, Christmas Lights & More
Ever since I started doing road trips and exploring California, the Cabazon Dinosaurs have been a roadside attraction I always look forward to seeing. This year is the first that they are doing a Christmas themed event, and since most of the normal Christmas events are canceled this year, Amie and I brought the twins […]
3DAR Trick Art Museum in Santa Monica
Disclosure: Tickets were provided for me, all opinions are my own. 3DAR Trick Art Museum in Santa Monica is an awesome blend of art, social media, and technology. The museum is a collection of 43 different paintings that look like optical illusions to the naked eye and that come alive when you point your phone […]
Boyden Cavern in Kings Canyon National Park
Boyden Cavern is one of two publicly accessible caves in Kings Canyon / Sequoia National Park. It was closed for many years, which stopped me from visiting, but it finally opened again in 2019, and I got to experience it in 2020. I can easily say it was worth the wait and the drive, and […]
Painted Cave: One of the Largest Sea Caves in the World
Painted Cave is a sea cave on Santa Cruz Island in Channel Islands National Park. This sea cave is gigantic, making it the twelfth largest sea cave in the world and the second-largest in the USA. It is 1227 feet in length and has an entrance over 130 feet high. While it is not easy […]
Cherry Canyon to the Coastal Trail Hike on Santa Rosa Island
The Cherry Canyon Trail is one of the easiest trails to access on the island of Santa Rosa in Channel Islands National Park. This 3.5 mile round trip trail takes you through a small canyon with lots of unique plants and up to a vista point that gives you fantastic views of the Santa Cruz […]