If you only have a short time in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, then the .25 mile round trip hike to Crystal Creek Falls is a good way to experience the beauty of the area with very little work. The ADA accessible trail is ideal for families and those with young children. Here is all the […]
Drake’s Dealership in Oakland: Pizza & Beer in the Heart of the City
In California there is no shortage of great breweries, but for me, there are a few that stand up above the rest. Breweries like Stone, Russian River, Anchor Steam, Sierra Nevada and Drakes are the ones you will want to visit again and again. I love the beer at Drakes, but I had only visited […]
Hellhole Canyon Hike in Anza Borrego
One of the standout outdoor areas in Southern California is the huge State Park located about 2 hours east of San Diego called Anza-Borrego. This park is much less busy than any of its other California counter parts probably due to its large collection of land which is all spread out among many different sites. We set […]
Wilder Ranch State Park and the Bluffs Trail in Santa Cruz
Located in the Northern part of Santa Cruz, Wilder State Park has both great hiking and well-preserved history from the area. I went to check out both the history of the farms and the bluffs trail. It is a great stop and here is all of the details. Details $10 to park Miles of trails […]
Hiking Near Lake Perris to Terri Peak
I am always looking for unique places to hike close to the Inland Empire, so the other day when I stumbled on Lake Perris, the small lake near Moreno Valley, I figured it should probably have a couple of decent trails to check out. There was not a lot of information on the trails, but […]