The Trans-Catalina Trail (TCT) is one of the premier hiking adventures in the state of California. The 38.5-mile trail traverses the island of Catalina giving you access to a stunning Mediterranean landscape, beautiful coastal views, bison roaming the hills, and campsites right on the beach. We set out to hike across the island on a […]
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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 […]
How Disney’s Cars Land Compares to Historic Route 66
It is no secret that the Cars movie took a lot of inspiration from the historic highway known as Route 66. My dad and I got a chance to drive it over 14 days in 2019, so I figured it would be fun to head to Disneyland’s California Adventure and walk Cars Land to see […]
The Best Places to See & Photograph the Hollywood Sign
The Hollywood Sign is one of the most iconic attractions in the state of California. People all over the world are familiar with the sign and it is something that most Los Angeles tourists want to see when they visit. While getting close to the sign is not as easy as you would think, here […]
Where to see the Kobe Bryant Murals in Los Angeles
Like every Southern California kid now in their early 30s, I grew up watching the Lakers and admiring Kobe Bryant’s basketball prowess. I was shocked when I heard of the helicopter crash that claimed his and his daughter’s life and the lives of seven others. His life impacted many people, and artists from all over […]