Little Lakes Valley is probably one of the most beautiful areas I have been to in the Eastern Sierra. This stunning valley full of dozens of lakes and surrounded by massive craggy peaks is the perfect example of what makes this part of California so amazing. This 8-mile round trip hike will take you to […]
Inyo County
Ruby Lake Trail near Rock Creek along Highway 395
Ruby Lake is a high-altitude lake in the Eastern Sierra, located in one of the most beautiful parts of the state, and is a fantastic short hike in the Rock Creek area. The hike itself is 4 miles round trip with 900 feet of elevation gain, and while that might not seem like a lot, […]
Darwin Falls: Hiking to Death Valley National Park’s Waterfall
Darwin Falls is a 20 foot waterfall in one of the most desolate places in the country, Death Valley National Park. While the park is known for being dry and arid, this hike and waterfall feel like a hidden oasis in the Death Valley landscape. I loved doing this short hike on the west side […]
Father Crowley Overlook: Where Jets Practice Flying through Star Wars Canyon
Death Valley National Park is full of exciting things to see like the rocks that move on their own and the lowest point in the USA; however, many people don’t know about Father Crowley Overlook on the western outskirts of the park. This vista point is a famous spot for fighter jets to test their […]
Hiking to Rainbow Falls, Devil’s Postpile, and Red’s Meadow via Devils Postpile Trail
Devils Postpile National Monument is a beautiful park on the backside of Mammoth Mountain. It has lots of hiking trails, stunning waterfalls, lakes for fishing, and unusual geological formations. This trail combines some of the best spots on a 5 mile hike that takes advantage of the summer shuttle system. Here is all the information. […]