My Leavenworth Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort Review
The day we arrived to Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort, it was snowing. We barely checked into our room before I started dragging Robin all over the property to frolic in…
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10 Very Best Things To Do In Auburn, California (Hikes, Swim Spots, Cafes & More!)
Auburn, California is one of my favorite little mountain towns in the state. It packs tons of charm and history, but this small town also delivers on modern upgrades like…
8 Essential Things To Know Before Planning A Trip To Napa Valley
Planning a Napa Valley trip? This post is for you! (Updated 2021!) I live down in San Francisco and am lucky enough to get to visit Napa Valley many times…
Capilano Suspension Bridge Christmas: Best Time To Visit, What To Expect + More Tips!
Would you walk across a 150+-year-old suspension bridge 300 feet above the forest floor surrounded by millions of Christmas lights? If you’re anything like me: HECK YEAH! Vancouver’s Capilano Suspension…
A Local’s West Coast Road Trip Itinerary (Exactly Where To Find All The Hidden Gems)
From the moody Pacific Northwest rainforest to the sunny beaches of San Diego, the West Coast is easy to fall in love with. It also makes for one hell…
Victorian Christmas in Nevada City: Essential Things To Know Before Attending
Roasted chestnuts, mulled wine, festive old-world decor… I heard about the Nevada City Victorian Christmas from a friend and patiently waited all year for December to roll around. The idea…
Fisgard Lighthouse: Everything To Know About This Charming & Historic Lighthouse in Victoria, BC
I’m low key obsessed with lighthouses. After growing up in Wisconsin, not anywhere near the Great Lakes, lighthouses have always been sort of exotic to me. I love the history…
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…
Anderson Valley Wineries: Where To Find Free Wine Tastings & More Travel Tips!
Anderson Valley is almost like the lost wine region of Northern California. Ask even Bay Area natives if they’ve visited and most will tell you “No.” And honestly? I sort…
American River Confluence: Auburn’s Magical Swimming Hole
The American River Confluence is my FAVORITE Northern California swimming hole. On a day summer day, there’s nothing more magical and relaxing than this waterhole outside Auburn in a former…
10 Days California Road Trip Itinerary
I moved from Wisconsin to San Francisco about 5 years ago and I’m totally in love with this state. We have deserts, mountains, hot springs, waterfalls, rugged beaches, and white…