Is The Klamath Tour Thru Tree Worth It?
Is the Klamath tour thru tree worth it? You may have heard about these famous Redwood trees in California that you can drive through. While on our big 9-day campervan…
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We believe travel is anything from a new hike next door or a luxury dining experience across the world. We share detailed travel itineraries and travel guides so good that all you need to do is book the ticket.
Whimsy Soul is a California-based blog so we specialize in California travel, Oregon travel and Washington Travel, but we cover all of the United States and abroad to Canada travel, Europe travel, South America and more.
Wine & Swimming At The Smith River National Recreation Area
We parked our campervan at the hidden camping site and immediately headed into the forest towards the river. After a few minutes of walking (and avoiding low hanging branches) we…
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…
Free Camping 101: Guide To Finding FREE Campsites Anywhere!
So, you’re wondering how to find free camping sites for your trip? Maybe, you have a tent or maybe you have a campervan like we did and are looking to…
MUST KNOW Tips For Visiting Umpqua Hot Springs Oregon
I have a slight obsession with hot springs. On our recent West Coast van road trip, we made sure to visit Umpqua hot springs, one of the popular hot springs…
A Guide To The Painted Hills Oregon
I discovered the Painted Hills Oregon on Instagram last year and couldn’t believe this park was in the United States! It just didn’t look real (and perhaps like it was…
What Nobody Tells You About Van Camping (Good + Bad!)
Thinking about joining the van life movement? Read this first. On a whim, my husband and I decided to rent a camper van and take it on a 9-day road…
Where To Find Free Painted Hills Camping
My husband and I rented a campervan and took it on a long road trip from San Francisco up to the Painted Hills, then down Hwy 1 back into California.…
How To Find The Kirby Cove Swing (Step By Step Guide!)
There are about 7 famous San Francisco swings around the city. On top of hills overlooking the skyline, one even across the Bay in Tiburon and of course, the famous…
How To Find The Lands End Labyrinth in San Francisco (Now A Heart)
Updated Jan 2022! Hidden on the western end of San Francisco is Land’s End park, a gem of a spot with tons of coastal trails, one of which leads to…
Mirror Lake Trail Hike | How To Get To Trailhead + A Map
Yosemite National Park is my favorite national park in California. It’s absolutely stunning in every season of the year. I also love how there are trails to appeal to every…