Mammoth Lakes Summer Delights California A Welcoming Start! Our charming Mammoth Lakes escape began in our cozy studio. The delightful decor and perfect location made it a home base we loved returning to after a day of exploring. It had everything we needed, along with that extra warmth that made travelers like us feel welcomed. […]
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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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Our Stay in Carson City, NV Nevada September 2023 A Nevada Detour to Carson City, NV After leaving Grizzly Flats, CA, we made a quick detour across the state line to Carson City, the capital of Nevada. We had already caught a glimpse of the area during our drive to Lake Tahoe, which sits just
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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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A Visit to Nevada’s 1870 Capitol Building Nevada September 2023 Exploring Nevada’s Historic Capitol During our walk on the Kit Carson Trail, we also stopped to check out Nevada’s State Capitol. It is an impressive building, designed in the Neoclassical style, complete with a striking dome and a symmetrical façade, although the front was somewhat
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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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