Back to Sequoia NP

Back to Sequoia NP

  We headed back to the Sierra Nevada for a quick, but soul-restoring, day-trip to Sequoia NP.   I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, you cannot describe the magnificence of a sequoia tree until you’ve been up close to one.  To...
Yosemite NP for Beginners

Yosemite NP for Beginners

  Yosemite is hands down, my favorite place to wander.  The fresh air, meadows, trees, rivers, and waterfalls nestled between a soaring cathedral of granite creates an unforgettable experience each and every time you return.  Today, I want to focus on 5 things...
Visiting LA? TAKE THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED!

Visiting LA? TAKE THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED!

If you are visiting LA or a local looking for something beyond the city, there are more options than you might think and each provides a unique perspective on the history and the incredible landscape that we call California.  There has never been a better time to get...
Wandering Zen – The Senate

Wandering Zen – The Senate

The Giant Forest in Sequoia National Park is home to one of the best trails to wander – The Congress Trail. You can literally spend the day taking in the sequoias and all that the Sierra Nevada has to offer. The Senate Grove is one of the most impressive. Step...
Get Out and Take a Presidential Road Trip

Get Out and Take a Presidential Road Trip

Happy President’s Day.  The holiday originally celebrated Washington’s birthday but became popularly known as Presidents’ Day after it was moved as part of 1971’s Uniform Monday Holiday Act, an attempt to create more three-day weekends for the nation’s...