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 – Susanville Trailhead

Bizz Johnson Trail @Susanville Depot Trailhead Our Stay in Westwood, CA Bizz Johnson Trail @Susanville Railroad Depot Trailhead We took a short drive to Susanville to hike another part of the Bizz Johnson Trail, now the first three miles. We parked at the Susanville Trailhead near the historic Susanville Railroad Depot, built in 1927. Unfortunately,

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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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Visiting The Old Fisherman’s Wharf, Monterey, CA

Visiting Monterey, CA Our Stay in Monterey, CA A Short Stroll at The Old Fisherman’s Wharf in Monterey, CA Our stay in Monterey, CA, was planned as a short last-minute break during our long-distance drive back home to Oregon. The weather here in Monterey was dramatically different as we went from experiencing calm, clear blue

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Cabrillo National Monument & Sunset Cliffs Natural Park

Cabrillo National Monument & Sunset Cliffs Natural Park Our Stay in San Diego, CA Strolling Around @ Cabrillo National Monument 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

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