California

Lassen Volcanic National Park – Day 2

Lassen Volcanic National Park – Day 2 Our Stay in Westwood, CA Cinder Cone Trail We were on our way early to the northeastern part of Lassen Volcanic National Park. We wanted to hike the 4.7-mile Cinder Cone Trail, which was described as “challenging,” “hard,” “exposed,” and “only for the avid hiker.” We, therefore, came …

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Bizz Johnson Trail – Mason Station Trailhead

Bizz Johnson Trail @Mason Station Trailhead Our Stay in Westwood, CA Bizz Johnson Trail @Mason Station Trailhead We walked in the area because, the day before, we had been driving all day from Princeton, OR to Westwood, California. We drove seven miles to the nearest trailhead, The Mason Station Trailhead, where we entered the Bizz …

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Our Airbnb at The Narrows, Princeton, OR

The Narrows, Princeton, OR Our Stay in Princeton, OR Our Airbnb At The Narrows, Princeton, OR We learned that Oregon has even more outside sceneries to offer other than the Pacific Ocean, dense forests, impressive volcanoes, beautiful mountains, and calderas. We can also add Oregon’s southeastern, unexpected, rough “high desert” nature in the middle of …

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Mission San Diego de Alcalá & Old Town San Diego State Historic Park

Mission San Diego de Alcalá & Old Town San Diego State Historic Park December 2022 Strolling Around in San Diego, CA – Day 3 We started the day with a visit to California’s first mission, the Mission San Diego de Alcalá, founded in 1769. The history of this National Historical Landmark is fascinating. The mission …

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Cabrillo National Monument & Sunset Cliffs Natural Park

Cabrillo National Monument & Sunset Cliffs Natural Park December 2022 Strolling Around in San Diego, CA – Day 2 Cabrillo National Monument is fantastic for several reasons. This southern end of the Point Loma Peninsula offers breathtaking views of San Diego, the bay, and the Pacific. The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson sailing to the …

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