California

Mono Lake CA: An Ancient Lake of Wonders

Table of Contents Our Amazingly Long Short Stop at Mono Lake CA The Wondrous Tufa The Magic Ingredients of Mono Lake CA The Lower the...

Hearst Castle: Visiting the Dream

Table of Contents Big Sur, Hearst Castle, and a Broken Highway Decisions…Decisions… Hearst Castle Visitor Center Tour Options Hearst...

One Perfect Day Along the Central California Coast

Table of Contents See You, San Francisco! Cruising South along the Central California Coast Pescadero Beach Pigeon Point Lighthouse...

Six Great Spots You Should See in Joshua Tree National Park

Table of Contents Top SIX Things to Do in Joshua Tree National Park 1. Stop at Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center Joshua Tree Art...

Kings Canyon National Park: One Day of the Best Hikes and Sights

Table of Contents Enter Kings Canyon National Park at Big Stump Hike the Big Stump Trail if You Have Time Look for a Big Stump Stop at...

Sequoia National Park: A Day in the Land of Giants

Table of Contents The Best Things to Do in Sequoia National Park in One Day Driving the Generals Highway Tunnel Rock Overlook Generals...

Pinnacles National Park: Peaks, Condors, and Talus Caves

Table of Contents At Contact Visitor Station Chaparral Trailhead Parking Area Juniper Canyon Trail Rattlesnake Crossing Lunch at the Top...

50 iPhone Yosemite Photos that Will Inspire You to Go

Table of Contents Yosemite Valley, Day 1 Photos from Yosemite Valley Glacier Point Road, Day 2 Taft Point and Sentinel Dome Trails...

Hiking Half Dome: Tips from One Family that Did It

Table of Contents Hiking Half Dome Tips To Camp or Not to Camp Get Your Permits What to Pack Plenty of Water Giardia-Rated Water Filter...

Tioga Road and Sentinel Dome

Table of Contents Off to a Relaxing Start The Newest Yosemite Junior Rangers Passing Through Yosemite Valley Circling Back Around Finally...

Glacier Point Road

Table of Contents Off to Glacier Point Road McGurk’s Meadow Trail McGurk’s Cabin McGurk’s Meadow Horses Also Like McGurk’s Meadow...

Yosemite Valley: A Day of Epic Rocks, Waterfalls, and Sights

Table of Contents Getting Geared Up for Yosemite Entering the Park First Impressions Bridalveil Fall Car Troubles There Are No Jumper...