You’ve probably heard of Yosemite, known for its majestic rushing waterfalls, giant sequoia trees, and granite cliffs more massive than one could imagine. California is so lucky to be the home of this iconic National Park. On average, about four to five million people visit …
Heading to Yosemite National Park by car? Planning out your route on how to get there? We’re here to help. Did you know that there are not one, not two, but five entrances to this iconic national park? In this blog post, we’ll be your …
Roughly 20 miles southeast of Reno lies a little nugget of history in Virginia City, Nevada. The minute you step out of your car, you will immediately be transported back to the 1800s. On our last road trip to Lake Tahoe and Reno, we made …
Californians are truly blessed when it comes to wine. Looking to try a new bottle or red? There’s likely a bottle shop right down the street not too far from home. And with wine regions such as Napa, Sonoma, and Paso Robles right at our …
Nestled within the captivating terrain of the Nāpali Coast State Wilderness Park on the island of Kauai, the Kalalau Trail offers an unforgettable adventure that effortlessly draws in hikers from around the world. If you’re lucky enough to experience this multi-day adventure, you’re in for …
Not only is Half Dome a hard hike, but it is also one of the hardest hikes to get a permit for. Because of its extreme popularity and the potential crowd factor if unregulated, permits to ascend the cables are a must. I know, it …
Nestled amidst the breathtaking landscapes of Yosemite National Park stands a monolithic wonder that captures the attention of hikers and adventurers from around the world—the mighty Half Dome. This iconic granite dome, once deemed impossible to ascend, now welcomes hikers to embrace the thrill of …
Half Dome is Yosemite’s most iconic attraction in all of Yosemite Valley. But I have a love-hate relationship with Half Dome. I’ve done the entire thing multiple times — and boy, is it incredible… yet painful at the same time. Let me explain. Having experienced …
Half Dome is Yosemite’s most iconic attraction in all of Yosemite Valley. This bucket list hike is an extremely strenuous hike covering over 17 miles within the park. Hikers will gain 4,800 feet of elevation and will encounter some of the most picturesque landmarks the …
No trip to the beautiful state of Washington or Oregon is complete without a Mount Rainier National Park visit. The sights and experiences at this iconic national park are truly unforgettable. I’ve been here twice already, and I’m itching for my next trip back! There’s …