Darwin Falls is a 20 foot waterfall in one of the most desolate places in the country, Death Valley National Park. While the park is known for being dry and arid, this hike and waterfall feel like a hidden oasis in the Death Valley landscape. I loved doing this short hike on the west side […]
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Hiking to Illilouette Falls on the Panorama Trail in Yosemite National Park
Illilouette Falls is a 380 foot waterfall that is lesser known when compared to many of the other famous Yosemite waterfalls but still a very impressive. The hike to it takes you from Glacier Point down 2 miles to a sketchy overlook for the waterfall. It is a beautiful trail with views towards Half Dome, […]
Trail of 100 Giants in Sequoia National Forest
Trail of 100 Giants is one of the best examples of Giant Sequoias in Sequoia National Forest (outside of the main Sequoia National Park). The grove is pretty out of the way to get to, but it is a beautiful spot. Even the drive to the grove from Kernville is an excellent example of the […]
Tokopah Falls Trail in Sequoia National Park
Tokopah Falls, in Sequoia National Park, is a 1,200 foot waterfall that cascades over many levels and is a popular hike in the park. The hike is 4 miles round trip with 600 feet of elevation. It is beautiful as it follows the creek back into the canyon, with great views of the surrounding granite […]
Grizzly Falls in Kings Canyon National Park
Kings Canyon Scenic Drive has two main waterfalls on its route, both of which are easy to access with short trails. For me, Grizzly Falls is the best of the two. This 80 foot waterfall cascades beautifully over the rock face and down into the creek below. It’s less than a tenth of a mile […]
Kings Canyon National Park Guide: Waterfalls, Big Trees & Beautiful Drives
Kings Canyon National Park is one of the rare parks that is almost all backcountry and not much that is easily accessible. This is why it often gets combined with Sequoia National Park when it is talked about online. While I haven’t gotten a chance to explore too much of the park, due to the […]
Roaring River Falls in Kings Canyon National Park
Roaring River Falls is the second of the two waterfalls there is to see on Kings Canyon Scenic Drive in Kings Canyon National Park. This waterfall was indeed “roaring” when we went, and it was a great short hike that was well worth the effort. Here is all the information. Details .2 miles Mostly flat […]
Kings Canyon Scenic Byway: 10 Places to See on the Drive
Kings Canyon Scenic Byway is one of the best scenic drives in all of California. Located in Kings Canyon National Park, the drive is 50 miles long, and it traverses massive canyons, passes waterfalls, and follows a river. It should be on every California traveler’s bucket list. Do give yourself time to take the drive […]
Mount Shasta Viewpoints: Seven Great Ways to See the Mountain
Driving up Highway 5, Mount Shasta is a commanding presence that is especially awesome when no clouds are blocking the view. The mountain sits at over 14,000 feet and is not part of a traditional mountain range like you would see in the Eastern Sierras. Because of this, the mountain stands alone, and you can […]
Moorten Botanical Garden: A Beautiful Desert Garden in Palm Springs
Palm Springs is a popular destination for restaurants and relaxing by the pool, but one of my favorite things to do in the city is to visit the Moorten Botanical Garden. This garden was established in 1938, and it has over 3,000 different types of plants to see. While it is smaller than most gardens, […]