Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park Our Stay in Fort Bragg, CA A Hike at Point Cabrillo Light Station Our California adventure took us to Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park, just south of Caspar, between Mendocino and Fort Bragg. We hiked along a portion of the coastal trail, crossing a waving grassland […]
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Fort Bragg: From Lumber Town to Enchanting Coastal Escape Our Stay in Fort Bragg, CA Exploring Fort Bragg’s Enchanting Downtown Fort Bragg, California, has a rich history deeply interwoven with the logging industry. Founded in 1857, the town was important in transporting lumber during the late 19th and early 20th centuries; it became a significant
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Mendocino, CA Our Stay in Fort Bragg, CA Mendicino, CA, A Town Steeped in History Mendocino, California, is more than just charming; it’s a historic gem recognized by the National Register of Historic Places. This quaint town offers a captivating glimpse back in time. Our exploration began at the Ford House, one of Mendocino’s oldest
Our Stay in Soledad, CA California Soledad’s Motel Stopover to California Gems During our travels, we sometimes crash into hotels for a few nights to visit those must-see spots in the area. That led us to Motel 8 in Soledad, CA, our quiet, clean, and comfy base camp for exploring the few gems in the
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Pinnacles National Park – Day 2 California Hiking the Prewett Point Trail October 22, 2023 1.39 mi 0:30:41 hrs 55 °F On our second day in Pinnacles National Park, California, we started with the Prewett Point Trail near the park’s western entrance—a short, easy hike with great views of the Father of the Pinnacles Hain
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Mission San Juan Bautista California 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 Spanish Plaza in California
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Mission Nuestra Señora de la Soledad California 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 ruin and was abandoned
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Pinnacles National Park – Day 1 California 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 2014, making it the
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Mission San Antonio de Padua California 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 (bribery sometimes works wonders!),
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Yosemite’s Iconic Loop, Mist Trail Up and John Muir Trail Down California Yosemite National Park – Day 5 Hiking The Yosemite Waterfall Loop On our fifth visit to Yosemite National Park, we spent all day hiking the Mist Trail up and the John Muir Trail down. The beginning of the Mist Trail was easy, with
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