Tomales Point: Where the Elk Roam
california, Hiking, nature, pointreyes, Travel
Since my current home base is in the Bay Area, I’ve started branching out to areas that are good for day trips and Point Reyes is nothing short of amazing….
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McArthur-Burney Falls: The Waterfall That Doesn’t Dry Up
california, Hiking, nature, Travel
Background: I had seen a picture of a friend standing in front of a waterfall, and I thought: I must go there! After discovering that the waterfall, McArthur-Burney Falls, eponymous…
Lassen Volcanic National Park: Manzanita Lake
california, lassen, nature, Travel
After the hike at Chaos Crags, I wanted to catch the sunset at Manzanita Lake. And boy, what a treat. This is the view I had while eating my dinner….
Lassen Volcanic National Park: Chaos Crags
california, Hiking, lassen, nature, Travel
The trailhead is at an interesting location, with a slight turnout on the left hand side when heading to the Manzanita Campground. It looks like a random pull-out section and…
Lassen Volcanic National Park: Devastated Area
california, lassen, nature, Travel
This area is aptly named Devastated Area because of all of the remnants of the volcanic rock and ash that the volcano ejected on May 22, 1915. In June of…
Lassen Volcanic National Park: Summit Lake
california, lassen, nature, Travel
*I’ve come across many blogs and very few admit the troubles and faults that come with running a blog. For me, I haven’t fully decided on a theme and layout…
Lassen Volcanic National Park: Highway 89 Pull-out Views
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…
Lassen Volcanic National Park: Bumpass Hell
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…
Lassen Volcanic National Park: Brokeoff Mountain
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…
Point Reyes National Seashore – Baldy Trail to Sky Trail to Meadow Trail to Bear Valley Trail (Part Two)
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…