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25 Frosty Fun Things to Do In Yosemite in Winter

Last Modified: May 19, 2022 by Carol Guttery

Make the most of your Yosemite winter trip. Get planning tips and a list of 25 fun things to do in Yosemite in the winter, including hikes, winter sports, tours and epic views.

The 10 Best Hikes in Joshua Tree National Park

Last Modified: May 19, 2022 by Carol Guttery

Joshua Tree National Park Hiking at Arch Rock

The best hikes in Joshua Tree run the gamut from easy nature trails to longer hikes with epic landscapes. Get the guide with 10 hikes + practical planning tips.

Find the Best Hiking in Half Moon Bay: 11 Trails for all Levels

Last Modified: December 24, 2021 by Carol Guttery

Half Moon Bay Hiking Trails: Pillar Point trail beach and bluff

Find the best hiking in Half Moon Bay, California. This guide has 11 awesome hikes of varying distances and difficulty but they also have eye-popping landscape views.

16 Fun Things to Do in The Presidio of San Francisco

Last Modified: December 19, 2021 by Carol Guttery

The Presidio National Park sign

Explore San Francisco’s Presidio National Park site. Find cool things to do in The Presidio like hiking, beaches, golfing, bridge views, quirky attractions, public art and nature.

40 Inspiring John Muir Quotes: On Nature, Mountains, Hiking, Trees & Conservation

Last Modified: February 20, 2022 by Carol Guttery

John Muir Quotes- Climb the mountains and get their great tidings

Get your forest, hiking and nature inspiration with these John Muir quotes. Muir was a prolific writer and his words will make you want to head for the hills.

Van Damme State Park: Hiking & Camping Guide

Last Modified: January 20, 2022 by Carol Guttery

Van Damme State Park Fern Canyon hike. woman hiking on bridge

This guide has everything you need to know to hike and camp in Van Damme State Park. Enjoy the Coast Redwoods and fern canyon in lovely Mendocino County.

Hendy Woods State Park: Camping & Hiking Guide

Last Modified: January 20, 2022 by Carol Guttery

Little Hendy Trail in Hendy Woods. Coast Redwoods in Mendocino county

This guide has everything you need to know for hiking and camping in Hendy Woods State Park. Enjoy forest bathing in the lovely Coast Redwoods of Mendocino County.

San Francisco to the Redwoods Road Trip Guide + Key Stops

Last Modified: December 22, 2021 by Carol Guttery

San Francisco to Redwoods National Park road trip. giant coast redwood trees

Head from San Francisco to the Redwoods with this detailed road trip guide. Get from SF all the way to Redwoods National Park in 5 days and 13 amazing stops.

All 43 California Redwood Parks: Full Guide & Map

Last Modified: April 3, 2022 by Carol Guttery

California Redwood Parks: Humboldt State Parks. forest with light

Get inspired to visit California’s redwood parks. This guide lists ALL 43 redwood forests in California with park info, hiking ideas and a map.

Salt Point State Park: Hiking & Camping Guide

Last Modified: January 20, 2022 by Carol Guttery

Salt Point State Park tafona sandstone coastline

This guide has everything you need to know for a visit to Salt Point State Park. Enjoy hiking, coastal views, historic sites on the Sonoma Coast.

How to Spend One Day in Joshua Tree National Park

Last Modified: May 19, 2022 by Carol Guttery

Joshua tree landscape with blue sky and rocks

Get the most out of spending one day in Joshua Tree National Park. This guide suggests things to do for a Joshua Tree day trip with practical planning tips.

The Essential Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Itinerary

Last Modified: March 23, 2022 by Carol Guttery

McWay falls in southern Big Sur

Hit the road with this detailed Pacific Coast Highway road trip itinerary from San Francisco to Los Angeles along America’s most scenic coastal route.

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