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…
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…
california, Hiking, nature, Travel, yosemite
After our detour to Stanislaus National Forest, picking up hitchhikers for the first time ever, taking in the beauty of Mono Lake, and getting our first dose of Yosemite at…
california, nature, Travel, yosemite
After a very long detour, we finally made it onto Highway 120 a.k.a. Tioga Road a.k.a our destination! Our very first stop: Ellery Lake. The lake pull-out is right before…