The Rainbow Falls & Lower Falls California A Hike in Bear Country Our hike began at the Rainbow Falls Trailhead in the Inyo National Forest. We had read that the area was home to black bears. Knowing they were attracted to food, I ate all my snacks before entering their territory and left only water […]
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Devils Postpile, A Geologic Wonder California A Landscape Shaped by Fire and Ice In the stunning Sierra Nevada mountains near the San Joaquin River, the Devils Postpile Formation looks like an otherworldly rock formation. Still, it was created by a lava flow that occurred less than 100,000 years ago. The columns are made of basalt,
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A Hike Through Mammoth Lakes’ Beauty California A Scenic Climb to a Crystal-Clear Lake We began the Crystal Lake Trail at Lake George and went up through a forest of pine and fir trees with gorgeous views of Lake George and Lake Mary. This moderately challenging trail is famous for its scenic beauty and doable
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Hiking Yosemite’s Cathedral Lakes Trail California Yosemite National Park – Day 1 A Legendary Path Through Granite Giants We spent a magnificent day conquering the Cathedral Lakes Trail in Yosemite National Park’s Tuolumne Meadows. The hike followed a section of the John Muir Trail, a legendary long-distance path that crosses the heart of the Sierra
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Saying Goodbye to Villa Lanza, Grizzly Flats, CA California Villa Lanza in Grizzly Flats, CA We had a wonderful home-away-from-home in “Villa Lanza,” our El Dorado National Forest retreat in Grizzly Flats, CA. The Airbnb had everything we needed and loved. After our long hikes in the mountains or walks through quaint old towns, we
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Sacramento, CA,A City of History and Culture. California Sacramento: History Unveiled Today, our travels lead us to Sacramento, California’s vibrant capital in Central Valley. We were eager to explore the city’s rich history and cultural offerings and started at the iconic Sutter’s Fort. Sutter’s Fort: A Complex Legacy This 19th-century Fort, founded by John Sutter,
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Stepping Back in Time, Exploring Placerville and Gold Bug Park California Exploring Placerville Our journey began in charming Placerville, a town steeped in history. Initially inhabited by the Maidu people, it experienced a gold rush boom in the mid-19th century, earning its first nickname: Dry Diggins. However, a vigilante hanging of several individuals led to
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The Gilded Age on Lake Tahoe at Tallac Historic Site California Lake Tahoe’s Tallac Charm After our long hike in Emerald Bay State Park, we also made a quick stop at the Tallac Historic Site, as we wouldn’t be returning to Lake Tahoe. We made a brief visit through the well-maintained gardens and grounds of
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Emerald Bay State ParkThe Rubicon Trail California Emerald Bay State Park The Rubicon Trail We hiked the Rubicon Trail, just over 12.5 miles out and back in Emerald Bay State Park and Bliss State Park near Lake Tahoe. The Emerald Bay is paradise on earth with its emerald-green waters. Captivated by the bay beauty, Lora
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Our Lake Tahoe Journey California A Lake Tahoe Journey through Donner, Palisades, and Eagle Rock We traveled around Lake Tahoe and visited three popular spots: Donner Memorial State Park, The Village at Palisades Tahoe, and The Eagle Rock Trail! Donner Memorial State Park: A Story about Early American Pioneers! Donner Memorial State Park is a
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