Skull Rock in Joshua Tree: The Coolest Rock In California
Yes – that is a natural rock shaped like a skull. No photoshopping here, Skull Rock in Joshua Tree National Park California really does look like a giant face!! On…
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We’re hiking addicts over here and love to share our favorite hikes and trails around the world with you! Plus, tons of hiking tips, hiking beginners guides, gear reviews like our favorite hiking shoes and more so you can stay safe (and have fun!) on the trails.
Exactly How To Find Pismo Sand Dunes: Where To Park & Tips For Visiting The Oceano Dunes
YES – this is in California!!! No need to fly halfway across the world to find endless sand dunes, they’re right here down on the Central Coast. But finding the…
Mori Point Hike In Pacifica: Whale Watching, Stunning Coastlines & Beach Access
After a lot of winter rain, we had clear skies last night so we decided on a whim to knock off work a tad early and drive down to Pacifica…
Cute Yet Practical Winter Hiking Outfits & Gear For Snow Adventures
THIS IS MY TIME TO SHINE! I grew up in the Wisconsin countryside. As a moody teenager, I would frequently go on backyard winter hikes in -10 degrees, tromping through…
Faery Falls: Must-Know Tips For Finding This Mount Shasta Waterfall
I stood under the rushing waters of Faery Falls, getting completely soaked & feeling so dang alive… After a whole day of driving and hiking, finding this magical waterfall hike…
Vikingsholm Trail: Tips For Hiking To Lake Tahoe’s Castle on Emerald Bay
You can’t see it from the road above as you drive into Emerald Bay, but tucked on the shore & hidden among trees is the Vikingsholm Castle. This Scandinavia-style castle…
Weekend Diaries: Tennessee Valley Hike in the Marin Headlands
I woke up at 6am on Sunday morning to get ready for an early morning Tennessee Valley hike with a friend. (Slow morning fog drifting out the window, hot coffee,…
Hawk Hill San Francisco: A Secret Spot To View The Golden Gate Bridge
I think I have a crush on the Golden Gate Bridge. I’ve turned a corner or gone over a hill in San Francisco hundreds of times and each time I…
Point Bonita Lighthouse Hike
From the shores of San Francisco, you can just barely see the white walls of the lighthouse shine on the opposite bank across the bay. For years I looked at…
How To Find The Natural Bridges At Samuel H Boardman (+ More State Park Tips!)
Along the Southern Oregon Coast Trail is the stunning Samuel H Boardman State Scenic Corridor (boy is that a mouthful!) This state park is home to so many fantastic hiking…
8 Essential Tips for Hiking the Fern Canyon Trail
I saw photos of the Fern Canyon trail on Instagram. It looked like something you’d find in a real-life Forbidden Forest, something magical and other-worldly. I’ve never seen so many…