Category Archives: California

amazing view from mount Diablo hiking trail
Mount Diablo Camping: Everything You Need to Know [Read Before You Go!]

Across the San Francisco Bay Area, there is one state park that rises above the... Read More →

My Favorite Camping Near San Francisco (All Within a 2 Hour Drive)

I moved to San Francisco almost two years ago. Prior to the pandemic, I lived... Read More →

amazing view of Nevada falls from John muir trail
Complete Guide to Hiking the Mist Trail to Vernal Falls and Nevada Falls in Yosemite National Park

Over the weekend, I hiked the Mist Trail to Vernal Falls and Nevada Falls. I... Read More →

Coastline with while backpacking in Big Sur
Here Are My Favorite Big Sur Backpacking Trails

After I moved to California, my very first backpacking trip was in Big Sur. I... Read More →

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things to do in redwood city
A Local’s Guide on the Best Things to do in Redwood City

Let’s be frank. If you’ve read any other posts on things to do in Redwood... Read More →

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Woman posing at top of Mission Peak
Ultimate Guide to Backpacking the Ohlone Wilderness Trail (with Video)

Oh boy – I’ve just returned from backpacking the Ohlone Wilderness Trail and let me... Read More →

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Car camping in Alabama Hills California
Alabama Hills Camping: Everything You Need to Know to Camp for Free

When my friend from Canada came to visit me in California, I asked her what... Read More →

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Hiking in Pinnacles National Park for Sunrise
Best Pinnacles Hiking Trails: A Pinnacles National Park Hiking Guide

Pinnacles National Park is simultaneously underrated and overpopulated. In comparison to other California parks, like... Read More →

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Legs sitting in a Sykes Hot Springs pool on the Pine Ridge Trail near Big Sur
Sykes Hot Springs: Backpacking Pine Ridge Trail to Big Sur Hot Springs

Big Sur is known for its breathtaking coastlines along Highway 1, so most visitors to... Read More →

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