Mission San Juan Bautista Our Stay in Soledad, CA The Legacy of Padre Tapís at San Juan Bautista Much of the 15th mission of the Alta California mission system, Mission San Juan Bautista, in San Benito County, California, has been preserved due to its relatively isolated location. This breathtaking mission sits near the only remaining […]
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Mission Nuestra Señora de la Soledad Our Stay in Soledad, CA Mission Nuestra Señora de la Soledad Mission Nuestra Señora de la Soledad, the 13th Mission of Alta California’s mission chain, was dedicated on October 9, 1791. It flourished until the Salinas River floods caused heavy damage in 1828. After secularization, the Mission became a
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Pinnacles National Park – Day 1 Our Stay in Soledad, CA Condor Gulch Trail: A Challenging Climb with a Nostalgic Reward We checked off another national park from our bucket list – Pinnacles National Park, number 35 and counting! Established as a National Monument in 1908, this California gem officially became a National Park in
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Mission San Antonio de Padua Our Stay in Soledad, CA A Detour Worth Taking: the Remote Beauty of Mission San Antonio de Padua Our planned detour led us to a hidden gem: California’s most remote and least-visited mission near Jolon (Ft. Hunter-Liggett). While our furry travel companion patiently awaited his turn for treats and playtime
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Spectacular Gems in Yosemite:Glacier Point, Taft Point, and the Mariposa Grove Our Stay in Oakhurst, CA Yosemite National Park – Day 3 Breathtaking Vistas from Glacier Point On our third day in Yosemite National Park, we arrived early at Glacier Point, a viewpoint overlooking Yosemite Valley at a staggering elevation of 7,214 feet. At this
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Tioga Road’s Highlights in Yosemite National Park Our Stay in Oakhurst, CA Yosemite National Park – Day 2 Driving the Scenic Tioga Road We refueled before driving the scenic Tioga Road through Yosemite National Park to Oakhurst, CA. Signs had warned us that no gas stations were available along the 46-mile route. On the park’s
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Mammoth Lakes Summer Delights Our Stay in Mammoth Lakes, CA 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 and that extra warmth that made travelers
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The Rainbow Falls & Lower Falls Our Stay in Mammoth Lakes, CA 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
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Mammoth Lakes Summer Delights Our Stay in Mammoth Lakes, CA 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
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A Hike Through Mammoth Lakes’ Beauty Our Stay in Mammoth Lakes, CA 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
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