Among dozens of places in California where one could spend a weekend, Mount Shasta became my favorite. Especially entertaining this place is during the winter season. Higher elevations tend to get some snow cover during the cold weather, and Mount Shasta becomes a ski resort. If you do ski, visit Mt. Shasta Ski Park. But…
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Hiking Taft Point from Glacier Point, Yosemite National Park
When in early February, I booked a stay at Curry Village Campground, I could not imagine what will happen in the next months. After that, there was Yosemite closure, and then the news that Curry will be opened with only 50% capacity, and then there was a reopening but only with an entry permit. I…
Northern Sierra Nevada Fall Road Trip
I am continuing to rebuke the myth that there is no Fall in California. The itinerary below was done as two weekend trips in the middle of October. It’s needed to say that the Fall season in that year started a bit later but still on the third weekend of October, some higher elevation groves…
Active Napa Fall Trip
What do you think about Napa? Fancy tastings? Picnics near the vines? Accidental peddling between wineries and tasty dinner? It could be, but don’t allow those thoughts to trick you. Napa could be full of active adventures (mixed with all things from above)! Early Morning Drive Silverado Trail Nothing could bit early morning fall drive….
Arizona Road Trip
Sedona Sedona became quite popular nowadays. However, the area has so many amazing places to explore; you can spend months and months there. My recommendations for hikes there (all are on the easy side, remember that hiking in Arizona should take time, season and weather in consideration) Fay Canyon Trail (and arch) – a very…
Hiking Peters Creek Loop at Portola Redwoods State Park
Portola Redwoods State Park is frequently forgotten. Its more famous brother, Big Basin State Park, sees way more hikers. Nestled deep in the redwood-covered Santa Cruz mountains, the park has so many to offer. Peters Creek Loop trail features, probably, the most scenic area, that could compete with northern coastal groves. The trail is kick…
Yosemite Hike
Do you have one track that you never able to complete? Always something happens. Weather, timing, closures… For me its four mile trail that starts from Yosemite Valley and slowly climbs up to Glacier Point. On our first visit, it was so hot so after a mile of the hike, my not trained body gave…