California Stories

How Hiking the John Muir Trail Changed Me

Morgan Woodhouse

Hiking 211 miles through the Sierra's pushed me to my limits and was the reality check that I so desperately needed

A Weekend of Adventure in Redwood National and State Parks

Michael Fricke

Hiking through a beautiful green forest to camp on the beach is hard to beat.

3 Days of Exploring Canyons and Chasing Sunsets in Southern California

Michael Fricke

An awesome long weekend in the desert.

The Emerald Valley: 72 Hours of Food & Adventure in Napa Valley, Winter/Spring Edition

Josiah Roe

When Napa transforms into The Emerald Valley: outdoor adventure, food and fun this winter & spring.

A Solo Sierra Sprint

Jake Young

5 Must-Do Trail to Tavern Hikes in the San Francisco Bay Area

Toad&Co

The Bay Area is the ultimate combination of bustling city life and adventure playgrounds.

Photo Essay: One Day in Joshua Tree National Park

Kevin Tangney

As long as I can remember, the mention of Joshua Tree has only ever conjured images of LSD induced freedoms and bonfires - big bonfires. Not at all unwarranted, but a narrow point of view nonetheless.

5 Yosemite Adventures For Your Winter Bucket List

The Outbound Collective

Explore Yosemite in its most rugged time of year.

A Sunrise Hike on Mt. Tamalpais

Kevin Tangney

The hills glisten gold, the sunrise giving way to a cotton candy sky over the Bay in the distance. ​

A Weekend Exploring Sequoia and King's Canyon National Parks

Benjamin Canevari

Two national parks side by side. I've lived in California my whole life and had never been!

Road Trip from the Columbia River Gorge to Yosemite

Garrett Schmidt

If you ever have the chance to go to Yosemite, take it.

5 Things to Know Before Adventuring in Joshua Tree National Park

Brynn Schmidt

Joshua Tree is an incredible national park to explore for climbing, camping, hiking and photography. However, there are a few important things to know before you go. These will make a difference in whether you have an incredible and safe experience or a difficult one.

How to Find Last Minute Camping in Los Angeles

Aaron Rickel Jones

If you’re like me, it’s Wednesday afternoon or Thursday night before you even start thinking you might like to round up a few buddies and get away for the weekend...

Weekend Road Trip Guide for Lone Pine and Death Valley

Michael Fricke

How to have an amazing weekend exploring California's Eastern Sierra

Up High in Tahoe South: 48 Hours of Adventure in South Lake

Josiah Roe

Alpine, beach, and culinary delights in South Lake Tahoe, California (and Nevada).

An Epic 3 Days of Backpacking in the Trinity Alps

Benjamin Canevari

Three days off, we HAVE to go backpacking. I don't know where, we will figure it out on our way there.

So You Want To Hike Mt. Whitney?

Cameron Catanzano

Little tips and small pieces of advice from a friend who's been there a few times before.

Wine and Wanderlust: 72 Hours of Food and Fun in Paso Robles

Josiah Roe

Outdoor adventure, dining, and wine (of course) in the California’s most exciting viticultural town: Paso Robles.

A Beginner's Climbing Guide to Joshua Tree

Sarah Horn

All the climbs, hikes and camping spot advice you need as a beginner climber getting acquainted with beautiful Joshua Tree.

An Epic Paddle Boarding Adventure at 9,000 ft. - July at Tioga Lake

Alexandra Graziano

Paddle boarding and an icy barefoot trek at partially frozen Tioga Lake.

Lake Tahoe's Least Crowded and Most Photogenic Campsite

Suzie Dundas

With great hiking, few fellow campers, and amazing campsites next to the lakes, Loch Leven should be on your Tahoe bucket list.

The Most Relaxing Backpacking Trip I've Ever Taken with My Dog, Jack

Benjamin Canevari

A few weeks ago I took a solo trip to Loch Leven Lakes with Jack. It was such a good trip. Every now and then you have to remember how to get through some self motivation and organize your thoughts.

The City Skyline Challenge, hosted by Outward Bound California

Amelia Vigil

Calling all thrill seekers, brave climbers, and stunt lovers! Rappel from the 46th floor of the Hilton San Francisco Union Square to raise scholarship funds for local youth, young adults, and veterans.

25 Photos from My 1,500 Mile Motorcycle Ride through California and Oregon

Drew Perlmutter

1,500 miles. 4 days. 2 states. 1 awesome adventure - a photo essay