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Lake Tahoe, California
Why You Should Hike Tahoe's Mount Tallac
Mount Tallac is one of our go-to day hikes when we're staying at our favorite Lake Tahoe basecamp, Zephyr Cove. This hike is particularly rad because it’s pretty challenging and endlessly scenic. You have both rewards of working hard and experiencing the beauty of what Tahoe has to offer. From th...Read more -
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Nights Like This One Are Worth It
We drove just over two hours to catch the sunset at this fire lookout. We were there for maybe an hour and a half getting blasted by the wind, but the sun put on a show for us. I don't have a single regret. I'm not going to name this spot, because they're already having a hard time renovating t...Read more -
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An Unforgettable Weekend Scouting the Backroads of California's Highway 395
My buddy Luke got his hands on a brand new Tacoma TRD Pro so naturally we had to take it out for a maiden voyage and see what it could do! Jack and I met up with Luke and we headed out for a few days. Neither one of us have ever been through the Tioga Pass before so we took that route. We had no ...Read more -
South Lake Tahoe, California
The Best Photography Locations near South Lake Tahoe
Nevada and California are heating up for summer, and there's no better place to take a break from the sizzle than at South Lake Tahoe. South Lake Tahoe may be known for its water adventures—and there are plenty of those to be found—but some of the most scenic places can be reached by wandering of...Read more -
Yosemite, California
Winter in June: Backpacking to Yosemite's El Capitan
When my buddy Jess asked me if I wanted to join him for a backcountry adventure in Yosemite, I couldn't say no. He had done all the groundwork and would even be in the valley to reserve us wilderness permits ahead of time. All I had to do was show up on Sunday to hike. I couldn't leave Los Angel...Read more -
Ventura, California
Velo Ventura: The 5 Best Cycling and Mountain Biking Trails in the Heart of the Central Coast
While more widely known as the gateway to the Channel Islands National Park and home to some of the finest surfing on the Central Coast, Ventura, CA has quickly become a popular destination for its ever-increasing network of cycling and mountain biking trails. Its profile is only going to increas...Read more -
Yosemite, California
The Best 12 Hours I've Ever Spent in Yosemite
It's almost impossible to get a campsite in Yosemite. Let alone the week of...luckily that's where Hipcamp comes in. We may not have been inside the park. But we were close. And we booked the site week of. AND it was clean and quiet and not crowded. Thank you Luke for snagging that site for a cou...Read more -
Mammoth, California
5 Beautiful Lakes Near Mammoth Mountain You Need To Explore This Spring
One of the best ways to spend a spring day in the Mammoth Mountain area is chillin’ lakeside. Whether you want to earn it with a tough trek, take a relaxing hike, or park your car right near the water and unpack your picnic, you’ll find something on this list that will fit the bill. Set up your b...Read more -
Eastern Sierra, California
Trip Planning, Goal Setting and Picking the Best Backcountry Partner
“Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and try to follow where they lead.” ― Louisa May Alcott Exploring the Hoover Wilderness: Saddlebag Lake, Conness Lake and 20 Lakes Basin This past summer, I ...Read more -
Joshua Tree, California
Photo Essay: One Day in Joshua Tree National Park
So, when I had the opportunity to make the two and a half hour journey east from Marina Del Ray to Joshua Tree National Park...it was one I couldn't pass up. I didn't make it in time for sunrise, but it was one of the most rewarding days I can remember. I met a sojourning Australian making his w...Read more -
Los Angeles, California
How To Weekend Warrior: Los Angeles To Yosemite
Work and conflicting schedules continue to limit what is possible for us... if we let it. With only a weekend to spare, we drove from Los Angeles to the Yosemite Valley for a satisfying two day road trip adventure.On Wednesday she told me she had never visited Yosemite and we decided to go that s...Read more -
Yosemite, California
Alex Honnold free solos a 5.12d route on El Capitan. WHAT.
Today, National Geographic broke the story that Alex Honnold, the best free soloist in the world, climbed El Capitan via Freerider (5.12d), without ropes. It is the first free solo ascent of El Cap, and arguably one of the crowning achievements of climbing up to this point. A reasonable compariso...Read more -
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River Rafting, Hiking, and Camping: An Epic California Road Trip
If you’re scheming up some summer fun, our friends at KOA have the ultimate California road trip route dialed. On this week-long adventure you’ll hit four different stretches of whitewater, hike in Yosemite, and explore early Gold Rush towns filled with quirky shops, wineries and hip dining s...Read more -
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Roadtrip LA to SF: 4 Days On The California Coast
In 1910, construction began on what is now one of the most famous stretches of road in the US: Highway 1. Over 100 years later, this route continues to earn its place on many a road tripper’s bucket list.We’ve enjoyed this drive many times before, so when my boyfriend and I recently left our home...Read more -
San Diego, California
Top 6 Hikes Near San Diego
While primarily known for its beaches and surf, San Diego is home to incredibly rich biodiversity - according to San Diego State University, it's the most biodiverse county in the nation. While almost everyone is up for a relaxing weekend at the beach (even if the surf isn't that good), it's also...Read more -
Mount Tamalpais, California
A Sunrise Hike on Mt. Tamalpais
We found ourselves in Pacifica CA, known for its legendary September fog that makes you feel like an intruder in the city in the clouds. There celebrating the birth of my first niece, we were in search of a side adventure and planned a trip to Mount Tamalpais State Park, located just north of San...Read more