While driving Highway 101 through Santa Rosa, I busted out Yelp and saw a restaurant/brewery with over 1,000 reviews and knew it had to be checked out. When I told others about it, they informed me of the massive following that their leading beer called “Pliney the Elder” has and how it was a must-visit […]
Northern California
Sundial Bridge in Redding
One of California’s best examples of modern architecture, the Sundial Bridge in Redding (AKA Sundial Bridge at Turtle Bay), is truly a sight to behold. It is a fully functioning sundial that stands over 217 feet tall and is often said to be the biggest sundial in the world, although the truth of this has […]
California’s Ten Best Places for Photography
One of the questions I am most often asked is, “What are the best places to photograph in California.” While this question is like asking someone who their favorite child is, I have tried to narrow down my favorite places to just ten. I am sure they will change, but as of August 2014, these are my […]
Black Bear Diner: Breakfast at the Base of Shasta
Even though I have a lack of experience traveling in Northern California, many people I know have spent a good deal of time up in that region. I have always heard about how great it is to visit the Black Bear Diner right at the base of Mt Shasta for a good meal, so when […]
McCloud Falls: Visiting all Three Tiers of the Waterfall off Highway 89
After visiting McArther-Burney Falls, we decided to head up Highway 89 and see the McCloud Waterfalls before stopping at the Black Bear Diner for lunch in Mt Shasta. McCloud Falls was a waterfall that I had seen pictures of but had a hard time getting any real information online about it or how to get […]