12 Things To Do In Port Angeles (Before Visiting Olympic National Park)
When heading off into the Olympic National Park, you’ll probably be making an evening pit stop at Port Angeles, Washington. This cute little city offers more than just a home…
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Snowshoeing Sun Valley: Our Narnia-Like Adventure At Galena Lodge
Ahead of me, our guide stepped under a branch hanging low with snow, disappeared from view for a second and then I heard him say “WOW, it looks just like…
18 Unique Places To Stay in Washington State For A Cool Weekend Getaway
Rugged, snowcapped mountains, views of the wild ocean, and some of the most Insta-worthy bathtubs you’ve ever seen..this is only the beginning of what Washington has to offer, and I’ve…
25 Best Yosemite Photo Spots For Creative Instagram Pictures + Map!
Yosemite National Park is the prettiest of all the national parks and I’ll fight you on that. Maybe I’m biased since I live in San Francisco and make the 3.5…
Guide To Yosemite In The Fall & Early Winter: Top Hikes, Fall Colors & More!
Yosemite National Park is one of my most favorite places on the planet. It’s also a lot of other people’s favorite places on the planet which means come summertime, it…
Cannibal Hot Tub: Mt. Rainier’s Unusual Hot Spring Soaking Tub
We were about a week into our Washington road trip and already clocked 35 miles of hiking around the Olympic National Park and now parts of Mount Rainier. It was…
Best Sonoma Apple Picking: 5 Apple Orchards With U-Pick + Area Guide
There’s something about reaching up into a tree, grabbing hold of an apple and yanking it down, followed by a large juicy bite that I love. When the weather is…
San Francisco Travel Guide: 30+ Fantastic Things To Do In SF (According To A Local)
This is my love letter to San Francisco. To all the colorful houses dotting the hills, the boba, the art of brunching, Sunday picnics in the park with people I…
20 Unique Things To Do In San Luis Obispo: Your Complete City Guide To SLO
San Luis Obispo is everything you want from a small town on the California coast. Seasonal menus with local ingredients, tons of wine, endless outdoor recreation and even some bizarre…
Exactly How To Find The Cal Poly Architecture Graveyard (A Playground of Design in SLO)
The Cal Poly Architecture Graveyard is a strange hodgepodge garden of experimental designs and it’s wickedly cool. During your next trip to San Luis Obispo County, set aside a couple…
How To Find A Hidden Rope Swing While Kayaking Avila Beach
We knew we’d find a lighthouse and wildflowers during our kayak paddle, but when I saw that rope swing overlooking San Luis Obispo County, I think I screamed a little…