Hannah McKelson

Hannah McKelson is a content writer and California-based adventurer hiking and camping her way across the West Coast. She loves tracking down the best-kept secrets of the beaches, forests, and mountains in her home state while sharing her adventures through her writing. You can follow her travels on social media @hannahmckelson and on her website at hannahmckelson.com.

Top 6 Mount Diablo State Park Hikes (Plus One Bonus Place You Can’t Miss!)

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Looking for some mountain adventure in the heart of the SF Bay Area? With a summit over 3,800 feet tall, Mount Diablo is the most locally known mountain in the East Bay, with its summit hike earning a wicked reputation. This reputation is well earned, but what most people don’t know is that Mount Diablo … Read more Top 6 Mount Diablo State Park Hikes (Plus One Bonus Place You Can’t Miss!)

8 Perfect Things to Do in Pescadero, CA

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the lighthouse of pescadero california with mustard flowers in front

Looking for a charming oceanside destination on the Northern California coast? Charming Pescadero, California gets its name from the Spanish word for “fishmonger” and it’s quite fitting — this is a tiny farming and ranching community tucked away on the beaches south of the SF Bay Area, perfect for a day trip from San Francisco. … Read more 8 Perfect Things to Do in Pescadero, CA

10 Gorgeous Things to Do in Gualala, CA: A Beautiful Stop on Highway 1

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Gualala, known by the locals as Walala, is named for a Native American phrase that means “where the water flows down”.  This charming coastal town is located along PCH about three hours north of San Francisco and boasts a population of scarcely over 2,000, making it a heavenly escape from the hustle and bustle of … Read more 10 Gorgeous Things to Do in Gualala, CA: A Beautiful Stop on Highway 1