California is such an amazing state to explore. Every day you can see geothermal areas in Lassen National Park, gigantic trees in Redwood National Park, and waterfalls throughout the state. I wanted to make a list of some of the more rare occurrences that only happen once a year or every few years in the […]
Natural Wonders
Hiking to Eagle Rock on the Pacific Crest Trail
Eagle Rock is a popular waypoint on the Pacific Crest Trail that features a large rock that looks like an eagle rising out of the landscape. While it is pretty remote at about an hour and a half from San Diego, the hike is excellent and one that is a good intro level hike with […]
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 […]
Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve: Blankets of Orange Poppys
Much like the amazing fall season, California shows its colors in the spring with its wildflowers. I was able to see some during my time in the Mojave last month, but nothing like what was in Antelope Valley this April. If you hear that there is a super bloom (which only happens every couple of […]
Walker Canyon Poppy Super Bloom in Lake Elsinore (2019)
Walker Canyon in Lake Elsinore was the home of the poppy super bloom for 2019, and by now, you have no doubt heard all about this amazing natural event. For those that haven’t, the fields of Lake Elsinore, along the popular Walker Canyon Trail, are basically covered in orange poppies for as far as the […]