california, lassen, nature, Travel
With beautiful curves and jaw-dropping living remnants of the historical past, everyone can enjoy the 30 miles of Highway 89, also known as the Lassen Volcanic National Park Highway. Here…
california, Hiking, lassen, nature, Travel
This place is aptly named for explorer Kendall Bumpass who visited this spot in the 1800s. He wanted to show his friends the hydrothermal pools and fumaroles, and well, he…
california, Hiking, lassen, nature, Travel
This was my first-ever solo trip hiking and backpacking. I was filled with excitement with a modicum of nervousness, and when I’m alone in unknown situations, all my senses are…
california, Hiking, nature, pointreyes, Travel
This post is a continuation from part one. Upon reaching the Bear Valley Trail, Glen Trail, and Baldy Trail junction, I weighed my options and decided to take a detour…
california, Hiking, nature, pointreyes, Travel
This post is a continuation from part one. Upon reaching the Bear Valley Trail, Glen Trail, and Baldy Trail junction, I weighed my options and decided to take a detour…
california, Hiking, nature, pointreyes, Travel
I have heard so many wonderful things about Point Reyes, and I finally made my inaugural trip to an area called Bear Valley. (I know, late post; I hiked this…
On a whim, I decided to spend some time browsing YouTube, and came across two stunning videos. True, the two artists are famous in their own respect, and I didn’t…
california, nature, Travel, yosemite
We were so sad to leave Dog Lake and its tranquil surroundings. My friend had never been around Tolumne Meadows (or on Tioga Road) for that matter, so we drove…
california, Hiking, nature, Travel, yosemite
After checking out different viewing angles from different points on Lembert Dome, we continued to Dog Lake. The trails are very well marked, as long as you know where you’re…
california, Hiking, nature, Travel, yosemite
We had originally planned to head up to Lembert Dome after Gaylor Lakes, but decided against the idea. After our extended detour, mild instability due to the altitude change, and…