Visiting Glacier Point in Yosemite National Park
If you’ve ever seen a photo of Half Dome online, there’s a good chance it was taken from the subject location of this post…
Original Tommy’s World Famous Hamburgers in Los Angeles
Original Tommy’s may have had humbled beginnings, but it has since spawned into a burger empire with, at the time of this post’s publishing, has nearly thirty locations throughout Southern...
Mobius Arch Loop Trail in Alabama Hills
Alabama Hills is located just outside of the small town of Lone Pine, along California’s highly scenic Highway 395. It’s known for its extensive history of being the filming locations...
Lower Yosemite Falls Hiking Trail
When visiting Yosemite Valley, you’ll immediately take notice of its collective grandeur. Everywhere you look, it’s one amazing sight after...
10 Amazing Things To Do On Yosemite’s East Side
It still surprises me how many people are completely unaware that there’s much more to Yosemite beyond the valley. Yes, the valley is littered with amazing sights. Tunnel View, Yosemite Falls, Half Dome, and...
Hike Through the Historic Donner Summit Tunnels
When searching for the most unique and best hikes in Northern California, many will point to areas like South Lake Tahoe, Yosemite National...
Olmsted Point: An Epic View of Half Dome
Olmsted Point is located on the park’s beautiful east side, just down the road from Tenaya Lake and Tuolumne Meadows. There’s no hiking…
How to See Bridalveil Fall in Yosemite National Park
Standing at a commanding 617 feet, Bridalveil Falls is often the first waterfall visitors see when driving into Yosemite…
Washburn Point: A Stunning Yosemite Viewpoint
When driving Glacier Road, most people have Glacier Point as their ultimate destination in mind, and for good reason. Glacier Point is one of…
Tunnel View: How to See the Most Iconic View in Yosemite
In Yosemite, we are blessed with dozens of these. Iconic, easily recognizable landmarks such as Half Dome, El Capitan, Yosemite Falls, Bridalveil Falls, Glacier Point, Tuolumne Meadows…
Visit Gold Bug Park in Placerville: Mine Tour, Historic Stamp Mill, Hiking and More
Located in the historical town of Placerville in Northern California, Gold Bug Park features hiking trails, gem panning…
Yosemite Valley: 10 Things to Do For First Timers
Of all the many sections of Yosemite National Park, the valley is what gets the bulk of the attention of most visitors and for…
The Ultimate Bodie State Historic Park Guide (Ghost Town)
Regarded as the “Disneyland” of California ghost towns, Bodie contains dozens of historical structures, including the town’s former…
Half Dome Permit: The Ultimate Permit Lottery Guide
I won’t sugar coat it, no one likes having to get a permit to go hiking. However, due to the increasing popularity of…
2026 Ultimate Burney Falls Guide (New Reservations Update)
Located within the Cascade Range and just outside the small town of Burney, McArthur-Burney Falls State Park features…
How To Hike Half Dome: The Complete First Timers Guide
Towering nearly 5,000 feet above the valley and 8,800 feet above sea level, Half Dome is considered one of the top day hikes…
15 Tips For Your First Time Hiking Half Dome
Every year, thousands of hikers summit Half Dome, many of them for the first time. In 2017, I was one of those first timers…
5 Incredible Lake Tahoe Waterfalls You Need To See
Waterfalls are a huge attraction to nature enthusiasts. No matter the size or accompanying surroundings, people flock…
How To Hike To Lower Eagle Falls In Lake Tahoe
Nestled within the captivating natural beauty of the iconic Emerald Bay State Park, the trail to Lower Eagle Falls offers…
Unveiling The Magic: Visit The Walt Disney Museum In San Francisco
Welcome to the enchanting world of the Walt Disney Family Museum, nestled in the heart of San Francisco’s historic Presidio…