Half Dome from Glacier Point. World-renowned as one of the best national parks in the United States, Yosemite National Park in central California often tops the list of “must-visit” destinations for national park lovers, hiking enthusiasts, and outdoor connoisseurs. Famous for its iconic rock formations El Capitan and Half Dome, Yosemite National Park offers breathtaking …
The 3 in 1 Tree. In operation for nearly 80 years, Trees of Mystery is a delightful way to spend an afternoon surrounded by towering giant redwoods. Located near the small town of Klamath, California, within the heart of Redwood National Park, it's allegedly Northern California’s original redwood nature attraction. It's rightfully earned its name …
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One of the easiest hikes I've ever done, the Ah-Pah Interpretative Trail offers an enjoyable and accessible hiking experience within Redwood National Park. Originally a 20th-century logging road, it has been transformed into a family-friendly trail, making it perfect for visitors of all ages, including my seven-year-old daughter, who walked it effortlessly. While it may …
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The Lady Bird Johnson Grove, named after a notable former First Lady of the United States, ranks among my top hiking experiences at Redwood National Park. Nestled within a magical grove of old-growth redwood forest, it offers a beautiful hike ideal for families and a highlight of any itinerary in Redwood National Park. About 3 …
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Exceptionally beautiful, the hike to Trillium Falls via the Trillium Falls Trail should top any list for Redwood National Park. Hands down, this was my favorite hike from our entire Redwoods trip and one of the few hikes I'd be happy to do again. Highly recommended on countless blogs and even the official NPS website, …
While I rarely offer scathing reviews of my travel destinations, the Shrine Drive-Thru Tree is an exception, with this blog serving as a screaming cautionary tale to all my readers. Please don’t waste your time and money. Despite its initial appeal and promise of adventure, this attraction falls flat, like a tree in the forest, …
Likely the most famous street within the city of San Francisco: The Golden City., and one of the worlds most well-known streets, Lombard Street is well worth a visit. Whether or not it’s truly the “crookedest street in the world” is debatable, as some argue that title truly belongs to Vermont Street, within the same …
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A vacuum of vast desert sprinkled with unique geological features and formations, the appropriately named Death Valley National Park is both enormous and ✨somewhat✨ interesting. While not the most eye-catching or “oohhh, ahhh” inducing National Park, it’s still worth a visit. Not only is Death Valley NP the hottest place ever recorded on Earth, it’s …
Established in 1848, San Francisco’s Chinatown is 175 years old, making it the oldest Chinatown in North America. It is also one of the biggest Chinese enclaves in the world outside of Asia and has done a remarkable job at maintaining its own identity, customs, languages, social clubs, and religious institutions. It has its own …
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Hands down my favorite part of Death Valley National Park, the Badwater Basin Salt Flat is a must-see for anyone visiting the park. Officially the lowest point in North America, at 282 feet (86 m) below sea level, it was once considered to be the lowest elevation in the entire Western Hemisphere. It is now …
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