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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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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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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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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With its rolling streets, beautiful Victorian and Queen Anne style row homes, and long, interesting history, San Francisco is a unique and vibrant place. A city with many nicknames, it’s been called the City of Love, Fog City, Golden Gate City, Sunset City, The Golden City, and The Paris of the West. It’s home to …
One of the most famous prisons and islands in America, and a major San Francisco tourist attraction, Alcatraz is a must-visit if you’re ever in the Bay Area. Historically speaking, few prisons within the United States hold water to Alcatraz, where the likes of Al “Scarface” Capone, George “Machine Gun” Kelly, Robert "The Birdman" Stroud, …
Golden Gate View Point. An iconic suspension bridge known world-wide and firmly rooted into San Francisco culture and history, the Golden Gate Bridge is a must-see for anyone visiting the Bay Area for the first time. Officially opened in 1937, this bridge is rapidly approaching its 100th birthday (currently 85 years old), making it the …