Universal Studios Hollywood is one of the most popular attractions for people to visit while in Los Angeles. I really enjoy going to the park as there are a lot of fun rides and attractions ranging from the Harry Potter Wizarding World to the Studio Tour. The reason for this post though is to share […]
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Stout Grove in Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park
Stout Grove in Jedidiah Smith Redwoods State Park is easily one of my favorite redwood groves in the state. It is a short half mile to walk through the grove, and during the walk, you will see one of the largest collections of coastal redwoods in Redwoods National Park with some of the most massive […]
Disneyland at Christmas: 6 Holiday Attractions to See
Disneyland is one of the best places in Southern California to get in the holiday spirit. They go all out every year to decorate the park and put on fun events that make the warm Southern California winters seem a little more like Christmas. Amie and I hadn’t been in years, so this year we […]
10 Things to do in La Jolla: Hikes, Food & Beaches
La Jolla is a beautiful area located north of Downtown San Deigo and is well worth the effort to visit. La Jolla is one of the most laid back cities in the San Diego area, and it has a plethora of great things to do, ranging from kayaking to restaurants. Here is my list of recommendations when […]
Tall Trees Grove in Redwood National Park
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 […]
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 […]