Nature in California

Spring in California: 17 Places to Find Wildflowers and Flower Fields

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While most of California enjoys a relatively mild winter, spring in California is a true joy, with beautiful flower fields in California erupting nearly everywhere you look! Whether we’re talking desert superblooms of California wildflowers, brilliant mustard flowers erupting between vineyards in wine country, gorgeous fields of purple lupine, or of course California’s signature fields … Read more Spring in California: 17 Places to Find Wildflowers and Flower Fields

12 Best East Bay Hikes: Trails in Oakland, Berkeley, & Beyond

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Hiking in Northern California hardly needs an introduction. Majestic mountains, luminous coastal views, and gorgeous redwood forests – there is no place like it to get your fill of the outdoors. Whether you’re seeking ocean views at Land’s End or a sea of fog rolling in on Mt. Tam, the Bay Area has an abundance … Read more 12 Best East Bay Hikes: Trails in Oakland, Berkeley, & Beyond

Visiting Channel Islands National Park: 21 Things to Know Before You Go

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If you are looking for a true escape to get away from it all, then make your getaway plan to explore Channel Islands National Park. It has been described as one of America’s best secret National Parks. And the numbers bear it out. Only 350,000 or so people a year visit this national park: compare … Read more Visiting Channel Islands National Park: 21 Things to Know Before You Go

Weekend in Joshua Tree: Your 2 Days in Joshua Tree National Park Itinerary

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sunrise colors in joshua tree national park in beautiful pastel light

 If you’re a hiker looking for an interesting experience, look no further than Joshua Tree National Park. Over one thousand miles of desert oasis awaits you.  As you travel through this land, it transforms from the MojaveDesert found in California to the Colorado Desert, which brings cooler temperatures and a different scenery altogether. What’s more … Read more Weekend in Joshua Tree: Your 2 Days in Joshua Tree National Park Itinerary

One Day in Joshua Tree National Park: An Epic Day Trip Itinerary

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If you are looking for an escape to a gorgeous natural desert oasis, Joshua Tree National Park is your ticket. Joshua Tree has an incredibly unique landscape that, at times, will make you feel like you are on a different planet! If you are someone who typically experiences serious FOMO (fear of missing out), you will … Read more One Day in Joshua Tree National Park: An Epic Day Trip Itinerary

Best Camping Near San Francisco: 11 Magical Campgrounds Near San Francisco

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The San Francisco Bay area is more than just the Golden Gate Bridge and a terrific urban destination.  There are so many campgrounds near San Francisco: from the Marin Headlands to Mount Tam, from Angel Island to the Point Reyes National Seashore Within just 15 minutes of the bustling city life, there are a variety … Read more Best Camping Near San Francisco: 11 Magical Campgrounds Near San Francisco

The 15 Best Hikes in Lake Tahoe: Hiking Trails For All Levels

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While Tahoe is a world-renowned ski area in the winter, there are also some amazing and interesting Tahoe hikes to keep you busy all summer long. The fact that Lake Tahoe is nestled in the Sierra Nevada Mountains means you will find yourself immersed in some of the best, most scenic high alpine hiking in … Read more The 15 Best Hikes in Lake Tahoe: Hiking Trails For All Levels

Local’s Guide to the 10 Best Beaches in San Diego, California

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Do you have the winter blues? Are you daydreaming of a sunny getaway on a warm beach in Southern California? Me too, that’s why I’ve compiled the best beaches in San Diego, California! All of these beaches are within easy driving distance of San Diego — great for a San Diego day trip! — and … Read more Local’s Guide to the 10 Best Beaches in San Diego, California

17 Magical Things to Do in Lake Tahoe in Winter for Non Skiers

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Ah, Lake Tahoe: one of the most beautiful lakes in California and in the world! Tahoe is the deepest lake in California and Nevada and 2nd deepest (Crater Lake in Oregon is number one) in the country. It is 22 miles long, 12 miles wide, and has 72 miles of shoreline to enjoy, from rocky … Read more 17 Magical Things to Do in Lake Tahoe in Winter for Non Skiers

17 Useful Things to Know Before Visiting Sequoia National Park in Winter

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If you’re looking for a delightful, snow-covered national park in winter, you’d be surprised to learn that California in winter has plentiful options! In fact, four of California’s eight national parks see snow virtually every year (Lassen, Sequoia, Kings Canyon, and Yosemite). In this post, we’ll be talking about Sequoia National Park in winter and what to … Read more 17 Useful Things to Know Before Visiting Sequoia National Park in Winter