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Exploring Echo Park Lake with Swan Boats

Last Modified: May 18, 2020

Echo Park is a popular up and coming neighborhood near downtown Los Angeles with a good food scene and a large lake right in the middle. I have visited many times, but on a recent trip, I thought it would be fun to get out on the lake with some of the swan boats that […]

Filed Under: Lakes, Southern California Tagged With: Los Angeles, Los Angeles County

Kayaking on Mono Lake: How to Experience the Tufas from the Water

Last Modified: May 16, 2020

Ever since the first time I visited this strange lake on Highway 395, I have always wanted to come back and do some kayaking. After researching the rules, I found that kayaking is very much allowed but that there are rules about how close you can get to the tufas during the bird nesting season […]

Filed Under: Adventures, Highway 395, Lakes

Heart Lake Trail in Mammoth Lakes

Last Modified: May 16, 2020

The city of Mammoth is full of amazing high altitude lakes pretty much all over the city and surrounding areas. I have only been to a couple, with one of my favorites being the hike to Crystal Crag, but on a recent trip, I wanted to hike to another, so we picked Heart Lake. While […]

Filed Under: Hikes, Lakes Tagged With: Mammoth Lakes, Mono County

Lukens Lake on Tioga Pass in Yosemite National Park

Last Modified: May 12, 2020

Lukens Lake is one of the easiest high altitude lakes to access in the high country of Yosemite. This lake is less than a mile hike in each direction, and it is one of the most peaceful and relaxing areas you can access on Tioga Pass Road. Here is all the information on visiting this […]

Filed Under: Hikes, Lakes, National Parks, Northern California

Hiking to Crystal Lake & the Base of Crystal Crag in Mammoth Lakes

Last Modified: May 5, 2020

Mammoth is full of amazing places to hike, but if you are looking for a short hike with a fantastic payoff, then look no further than Crystal Lake. This hike is three miles round trip with a decent amount of uphill, but it takes you to the bottom of an epic crag that overlooks multiple […]

Filed Under: Highway 395, Hikes, Lakes, Northern California Tagged With: Mammoth, Mammoth Lakes, Mono County

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Josh from California Through My Lens My name is Josh, and for the last 10 years, I have been exploring as much of California as I possibly can. This site is a collection of those adventures to encourage you to get out and explore California for yourself. More about me.

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