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25 Fun Facts about Lake Tahoe That Will Surprise You

01/29/2021 by Carol Guttery 1 Comment

Fun fact about Lake Tahoe sunrise in fall

Learn some fun facts about Lake Tahoe before you visit. Get the scoop on Tahoe’s history, natural resources, eccentric residents and offbeat factoids.

The 10 Best Ghost Towns in California: Boom, Bust and a Lotta Dust

01/21/2021 by Carol Guttery 1 Comment

Ghost town of Bodie: Swazey Hotel building ruin

Get inspired to learn about California’s gold rush and mining history by visiting these 10 best ghost towns in California. Learn what made them boom and then bust.

How to Visit the Golden Gate Bridge: Everything You Need to Know

01/16/2021 by Carol Guttery Leave a Comment

Visit the Golden Gate Bridge San Francisco. Red bridge over water

This guide for how to visit the Golden Gate Bridge has everything that you need to know to see the bridge. Get FAQs and walking, parking and things to do nearby.

25 Fascinating & Quirky Golden Gate Bridge Facts

01/01/2021 by Carol Guttery Leave a Comment

Golden Gate Bridge facts: view from baker beach

Learn more about San Francisco’s most famous icon with these 25 Golden Gate Bridge facts. Get history and construction info along with fun, quirky factoids about the bridge.

Walking the Golden Gate Bridge: Everything You Need to Know

12/22/2020 by Carol Guttery 14 Comments

Golden Gate Bridge Vista Point south end

This local’s guide for walking the Golden Gate Bridge will give you eight practical tips and four route options that showcase the bridge from different angles.

SF’s Lands End Hike: Everything You Need to Know

12/20/2020 by Carol Guttery Leave a Comment

Lands End hike in San Francisco sign

This guide to SF’s Lands End hike will tell you everything you need to know to do the hike including cool detours, must see stops, a map and parking suggestions

California’s Bodie Ghost Town: A Guide to the Relics and Wreckage

12/08/2020 by Carol Guttery 1 Comment

Bodie State Park schoolhouse

Get the backstory on California’s Bodie ghost town and then plan your visit with this thorough guide.

10 Cool Facts About Death Valley National Park

12/01/2020 by Carol Guttery 8 Comments

Death valley facts Zabriskie Point

Know before you go with these 10 fun Death Valley National Park facts.

10 Cool Facts About Joshua Tree National Park

11/18/2020 by Carol Guttery 1 Comment

Joshua Tree National Park facts: tree and rock landscape

Know before you go with these 10 fun Joshua Tree National Park facts.

13 Killer Stops on the Scenic Lake Tahoe Drive

10/26/2020 by Carol Guttery 14 Comments

Lake Tahoe scenic drive: Emerald Cove Nevada

This guide for the scenic Lake Tahoe Drive tells your how to find the 13 best spots for beaches, killer views and a slice of California history.

Explore the Donner Pass Summit Tunnels: Full Guide and Map

10/21/2020 by Carol Guttery Leave a Comment

Tahoe Donner Pass Summit tunnel number seven with hikers

Explore California history and some gritty urbex graffiti in the Donner Pass Summit tunnels. This guide will give the history of the tunnels and practical tips for how to hike them.

10 Top Things to Do on Angel Island State Park: Hiking, History and a Whole Lotta Views

01/12/2020 by Carol Guttery Leave a Comment

Angel Island State Park: view of Tiburon

Explore hiking and history with these popular things to do on Angel Island State Park. This guide includes top activities and practical island logistics.

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