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How to hike the Fern Canyon Trail in Redwood National Park (Permit info, what to bring, & more!)

Want to experience the magic of Fern Canyon in Redwood National & State Parks? In this guide we’re sharing everything you need to know to hike the Fern Canyon Trail, including important permit information! While Redwood National Park may be known for its...

The ULTIMATE Guide to visiting Redwood National Park (+ state parks!) in California

Visiting Redwood National Park? We’re sharing everything you need to know to visit all four of its parks, plus the best things to do and an itinerary!Along the coastline in northern California lies Redwood National Park, which is home to coastal redwoods, the tallest...

How to visit Lassen Volcanic National Park in the winter & spring

Looking to visit Lassen Volcanic National Park in the winter or spring? These seasons provide a unique experience (+ some challenges) and in this guide we’re sharing how to visit during the off season!It’s no secret that we love visiting the US national parks. As of...

14+ FUN things to do in Redding, California! (+ 4 day itinerary!)

Redding is one of the best kept secrets in California! In this guide we’re sharing the best things to do in Redding, plus other tips to help you plan your own adventure in this outdoor paradise.You could easily spend years in California and not see and do it all, and...

The BEST Hike in Pinnacles National Park (Bear Gulch Cave, High Peaks Trail, & Condor Gulch Trail)

Want to experience the BEST hike in Pinnacles National Park? In this guide we’re sharing everything you need to know to hike the Bear Gulch Cave, High Peaks Trail, & Condor Gulch Trail at Pinnacles National Park!Located around 1.5 hours south of San Jose,...

How to have an EPIC Big Sur Road Trip! (Top tips, best stops, & itinerary options!)

A Big Sur road trip is one of the BEST scenic drives in the United States! In this guide we’re sharing all about the drive, our top tips, best stops, and itinerary options.Out of the thousands of miles we have driven in the lower 48, our road trips along California’s...

The BEST things to do in San Luis Obispo, California (+ a 3 day itinerary!)

Looking for the best things to do in San Luis Obispo? In this guide we’re sharing everything you need to know before visiting this gem of an area, plus where to stay, and so much more!San Luis Obispo (SLO) is said to be the “happiest place in America” and although we...

Backpacking Santa Cruz Island at Channel Islands National Park (Prisoners Harbor to Scorpion Cove)

Wanting to experience backpacking Santa Cruz Island at Channel Islands National Park? In this guide we’re sharing everything you need to know, including routes, what to expect, what to bring, and more!We have a goal of visiting all 63 National Parks in our lifetime...

Visiting Santa Cruz Island at Channel Islands National Park (How to get there, things to do, & itineraries!)

Channel Islands National Park is one of our FAVORITE national park experiences, but it does require some extra logistics to explore. In this guide we’re sharing how to visit Santa Cruz Island at Channel Islands National Park. California is home to 9 national...

How to hike to Darwin Falls in Death Valley National Park (A year round waterfall in the desert!)

The hike to Darwin Falls in Death Valley National Park is an oasis in the Mojave Desert and in this hiking guide we’re covering all of the details to experience it!We’d be willing to bet that seeing a waterfall wasn’t on your list when you first began planning a trip...