Henry Cowell Redwoods: Redwood Grove Loop
california, Hiking, nature, siliconvalley
The Redwood Grove Loop at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, a 20 minute drive northwest of Santa Cruz, and less than an hour’s drive from the south of San Jose…
Donner Lake: A Sliver of the Sierras
california, laketahoe, nature, Travel
Though not as large as Lake Tahoe, Donner Lake has fewer visitors, and despite the cabin homes nearby, it’s almost as if nobody else is aware of this lake. We…
Mount Tamalpais: In and Out of the Woods
california, Hiking, mounttamalpais, nature, Travel
I had heard of Mount Tamalpais (or Mount Tam) in passing and decided to hike the Matt Davis – Dipsea – Steep Ravine Loop. For a first trip, why not…
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….
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: Cold Boiling Lake
california, Hiking, lassen, Travel
On the map, I noticed that Cold Boiling Lake was another point of interest that was a hydrothermal region. Hm! And it’s a short walk from Kings Creek Picnic Area…