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 […]
Hikes
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 […]
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 […]
Hiking to Devil’s Kitchen in Lassen Volcanic National Park
Lassen Volcanic National Park is known for its amazing geothermal attractions, like a baby Yellowstone in California. These areas are amazing places to explore in the state, which are unlike anything else you can find in California. The main and most impressive one is Bumpass Hell, also in Lassen Volcanic National Park, but if you […]
Boiling Springs Lake in Lassen Volcanic National Park
Boiling Springs Lake is located off the same trail as Devil’s Kitchen in the eastern portion of Lassen Volcanic National Park. Leaving from the Warner Valley Trailhead, this trail is short but has optional excursions to Terminal Geyser and Devils Kitchen if you want to hike more miles. Even just going to Boiling Springs Lake […]