Category: California
Golden Gate Bridge Photography Guide: 3 Days Exploring San Francisco & Marin Headlands
For years, the Golden Gate Bridge has been one of those landmarks I wanted to photograph properly. Not just a…Kings Canyon National Park Itinerary: 5 Nights Camping in Cedar Grove & Backpacking Paradise Valley
Kings Canyon National Park has always been one of those places I passed through rather than truly experienced. In college,…Quiet Weekend Trip From San Francisco: 2 Nights Lighthouses & Coastal Trails
An easy coastal escape from San Francisco for lighthouse lovers, nature seekers, and slow-roadtrip fans. If you’re looking for a…Best Day Hiking Mt. Tam from San Francisco: Matt Davis, Stinson Beach, Dipsea & Steep Ravine Loop
Day hiking Mt Tam: Pantoll Ranger Station →Matt Davis → Stinson Beach → Dipsea & Steep Ravine Loop Mt. Tamalpais…2-Day Monterey & Big Sur Road Trip from San Francisco
Monterey and Big Sur make one of the best coastal road trips from San Francisco, especially if you’re craving dramatic…Point Reyes National Seashore: My Favorite Day Trip from San Francisco
Point Reyes National Seashore is one of my favorite places in the world — and somehow, it’s still a little…
Camping in Yosemite Valley: Fall & Winter Guide, Best Hikes, Photography Spots & Tips
This year, I visited Yosemite National Park twice — once in the fall while camping at Camp 4, and again…Florence Lake to Evolution Valley: 4 Magical Nights Backpacking the John Muir Trail
Summer in the Sierra Nevada is pure magic—alpine lakes that sparkle in the sun, towering granite peaks , and trails…3 Epic Nights Backpacking Sabrina Basin Trail – Lake Sabrina to Hungry Packer
Summer is back in California’s high country—and that means alpine lakes, wild granite peaks, and some of the best backpacking…Camping in Pismo Beach – A Magical Coastal Escape at Oceano Campground
If you're craving a refreshing coastal getaway from Orange County or Los Angeles, camping in Pismo Beach is a perfect…
