Lake Tahoe is an alpine wonderland, with snow-capped mountain peaks, dense pine tree forests, and, of course, the lake’s iconically blue, crystal clear waters. One of the best hikes to enjoy this incredible landscape is the Rubicon Trail, which leads you along the lake’s stunning shoreline, past dramatic cliffs, hidden coves, and stellar mountain views. Here’s everything you need to know about the Rubicon Trail, the best day hike in Lake Tahoe.
Yosemite National Park is perhaps most famous for its beautiful Valley, but there’s so much more to see than that, including hundreds of giant sequoias. Mariposa Grove is home to the park’s largest concentrations of giant sequoias—over 500!—and the best place to get up close and personal with the most massive tree species on the planet. The stunning Mariposa Grove Trail takes you past some of the most stunning views and fascinating sequoias and views in Yosemite. So here’s everything you need to know about the Mariposa Grove Trail, the best way to explore Yosemite’s ancient sequoias.
Imagine walking through a lush canyon, whose walls stretch high above you and drip with primeval ferns, while a stream softly babbles nearby. Sounds like a dream? Nope, it’s just the Fern Canyon Trail in Redwoods National and State Park, one of the best hikes to experience the stunning redwood forests of Northern California. So if you want to visit a place that’s so prehistoric looking, it was included in The Lost World: Jurassic Park, buckle up—here’s everything you need to know about the Fern Canyon Trail.
The Eastern Sierra is one of the most magical places in California, with towering, snow-capped mountains, endless fields of sagebrush and wildflowers, and, best of all, LOTS of natural hot springs. Travertine Hot Springs is inarguably one of the most uniquely beautiful ones, with four primitive pools that are carved out of a calcium-rich rock formation, filled with steamy hot water, and that offer stunning views of the eastern Sierras. Sounds like a dream come true? Here’s everything you need to know about visiting Travertine Hot Springs.
The Eastern Sierra offers one of the most stunning landscapes in California, with towering mountains, fields of wildflowers, and, best of all, natural hot springs! Buckeye Hot Springs is just one of these incredible hot springs, tucked in the Stanislaus National Forest outside of the teeny, yet charming town of Bridgeport. If you want to enjoy the steamy water and epic alpine views for yourself, here’s everything you need to know about Buckeye Hot Springs.
California in winter is quite dynamic, offering getaways ranging from snow-capped mountains and pine tree forests to white sand beaches lined with palm trees. So whether you’re looking for a skier’s paradise or a beach vacation, the Golden State has the perfect destination for you, just waiting to be explored. Here are the 18 best places to visit in California during winter.
There’s something so magical about the enormous redwood trees of northern California- with their prehistoric-looking bark and eye-popping height, walking underneath their impossibly high branches makes you feel like you’ve just stepped into Jurassic Park. If you’re visiting the tallest trees on earth, lace up your hiking boots- here’s ten of the best hikes in the redwoods of Northern California.
While you may not know them by name, the Alabama Hills are social media-famous- they’re home to the popular Movie Road, a long path with stellar views of Mount Whitney and the other Sierra Nevadas. So if you want to see- and capture- the beauty of Alabama Hills Movie Road for yourself, here’s everything you need to know to get the most stunning photos of this incredible gem.
Death Valley National Park offers some of the most diverse landscapes on the planet and is a not-to-be-missed stop during any trip to California. But with the park’s footprint spanning 3,000 square miles, it can be challenging to figure out the best things to see and do in the park. So if you’re planning a visit to this underrated gem, here’s 11 incredible things to do in Death Valley.
Crab Cooker Hot Spring is an incredible hot spring in Mammoth Lakes, California, offering steamy waters to soak in while gazing at mountain vistas- and best of all, it’s totally free! If you find yourself in Southern California, make sure to plan a pitstop here and follow the tips that I share in this post to make your visit at Crab Cooker Hot Spring as epic as possible!
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