Mirror Lake is a quick and easy two-mile hike (round trip) located in Yosemite Valley that offers a rewarding view at the end. The trail to the lake is paved, making it a Yosemite National Park adventure that is suitable for a wide range of ages. (Or, you can also make it a five-mile hike… More Mirror Lake: an easy hike with a rewarding destination at Yosemite National Park
Lower Yosemite Falls is the lower half of the tallest waterfall in North America, and doesn’t take too much effort to get to a spot where you can admire how magnificent it is. A couple of years ago I backpacked with a group of friends to the top of Upper Yosemite Falls – which was… More See the bottom of North America’s tallest waterfall at Lower Yosemite Falls
Glacier Point at Yosemite National Park offers what some people call the “most spectacular viewpoint anywhere.” But on the way up, there’s another viewpoint that offers similar views: Washburn Point. I stumbled across this viewpoint by accident, not knowing it was on the way up. After noticing cars parked and people, I decided to take… More A viewpoint detour to Washburn Point
Sometimes, rewarding views come with challenging hikes. That’s not the case for Bridalveil Fall at Yosemite National Park. Bridalveil Fall is a captivating 620-foot waterfall that involves an easy 0.5-mile hike on a paved path. It takes just a few minutes to complete and you’ll hardly break a sweat before arriving right in front of… More Bridalveil Fall, an easy hike with a rewarding view
Tunnel View is one of the most popular viewpoints at Yosemite National Park. It’s a view that’s posted all over the internet and social media, but for good reason: It is absolutely breathtaking. At Tunnel View, you get a picturesque, panoramic view of Yosemite Valley, where you’ll be able to see Bridalveil Fall, El Capitan… More Take your time admiring Tunnel View at Yosemite National Park
At Yosemite National Park, Yosemite Valley is the hot spot for visitors. It’s where you can access popular view points, sites, and hikes, including Tunnel View. On a recent visit to the park, I made it a goal to explore outside of the valley by driving along Tioga Road, a scenic route that serves as… More A 3-stop itinerary for a mini road trip along Yosemite National Park’s Tioga Road
If you love Grey’s Anatomy as much as I do and just so happen to live in Los Angeles, you might be stoked to find out that you can visit Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital right in Southern California! The facade of the hospital is actually in North Hills, a neighborhood in Los Angeles. It’s the… More The facade of Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital from Grey’s Anatomy is actually in SoCal
When it’s spring in Southern California, The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch is a place you won’t want to miss. There are tons of places to experience the California Bloom, including the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve and Walker Canyon in Lake Elsinore. You might even be able to see what spring has brought in… More Spring into the season at The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch
Spring in Southern California has been incredible this year. With all the recent rain that’s been coming this way, the region has come to life with beautiful green mountains, strong waterfalls, and an awesome #SuperBloom. One place to see wildflowers in the southland is Walker Canyon in Lake Elsinore, a city in Riverside County about… More Wildflower adventure at Walker Canyon
Southern California might not experience the four seasons like other parts of the country, but spring can be a charming time, especially if the region gets a good dose of rain during the winter. That was the case this year, as California recovers from a five-year drought, and it’s got lots of people flocking to… More When poppies pop at Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve
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