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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Hiking Yosemite’s Cathedral Lakes Trail Our Stay in Mammoth Lakes, CA 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
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Saying Goodbye to Villa Lanza, Grizzly Flats, CA Our Stay in Grizzly Flats, CA 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
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Sacramento, CA,A City of History and Culture. Our Stay in Grizzly Flats, CA 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
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