Redwood National Park is full of amazing hikes, drives, and groves; however, it is hard to beat the Tall Trees Grove, which has all of the best things the park has to offer. It takes more work to get here than most of the other groves in the park, but the effort is paid off […]
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Hiking San Gorgonio Peak: Tallest Mountain in Southern California
Mount San Gorgonio sits at over 11,500 feet, and it has a commanding presence as the tallest mountain in Southern California. This hike is not one that should be undertaken without a lot of training as it is a brutal ascent of over 5,400 feet and 17.5 miles round trip. That being said, it is […]
Hiking Mount Tallac Trail in South Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe area is full of truly amazing hikes, with the Desolation Wilderness surrounding most of the west side. However, if you are looking for a rite of passage hike in the area, then it would probably have to be the Mount Tallac hike. This 10 mile trail is tough, but the payoff is […]
Temescal Canyon Trail in Pacific Palisades
Temescal Canyon Trail, near Malibu and Pacific Palisades, is one of the most popular trails in the Los Angeles area. Much like Runyon Canyon, you will see tons of people using this trail for their workouts after work or on the weekends. While that takes away from the solitude often found while hiking, it doesn’t […]
The Big List of Strange, Fun & Unique Attractions in Southern California
I love visiting unusual places and go out of my way to exploring them when traveling around California. Whether it is a hike, a restaurant, or just a collection of odd things, this list is dedicated to the unique stuff I have found in Southern California (from Kern County down). It will be an ever-expanding and […]
Hiking San Bernardino Peak Trail in Southern California
San Bernardino Peak is the impressive 10,000 foot mountain that looms above the Inland Empire and that many often mistake for San Gorgonio. The hike to San Bernardino Peak is a tough hike that should not be undertaken lightly, but which is worth the training it takes to conquer it. The mountain has some of […]
8 Orange County Beaches to Visit this Summer
Orange County has some genuinely amazing beaches that people come from all over the country to visit. While this is not a complete list, it features some of my favorite beaches in the county. Be sure to let me know what I left off in the comments. Video Here is a video I made of […]
Switzer Falls Hike in Angeles National Forest
Switzer Falls is an excellent hike in the San Gabriel Mountains, north of Pasadena and Los Angeles. It is probably my favorite hike in this area as it has lots of history, beautiful canyon views, and two nice waterfalls. This reverse hike takes you downhill to the waterfall and then uphill on the way back, […]
Touring the Historic Casino on Catalina Island
The island of Catalina, off the coast of Southern California, has been a popular spot for weekend adventures for over a century. The iconic building, known as the casino, is one of the island’s most well known landmarks. The casino is not a casino in the traditional sense with gambling and such, but a gathering […]
Carbon Canyon Regional Park: Southern California’s Coastal Redwoods
The coastal redwood, one of California’s most beautiful trees, is usually only found outside of Southern California. That is why I was shocked to hear that there is a small grove in a regional park in Yorba Linda. While the redwoods here are not as big as any of their brothers up north, they are […]