The High Rock River Trail

In four years of living in California, I saw many redwood groves. I even have a plan to write the list of my favorite parks to see the magnificent giants. Though I notice from our road trips north, one place somehow became a favorite. More correct to say, one road became our favorite. Two-line State…

South Yuba River State Park

South Yuba River is a welcome place for us. It’s a great start point for our long weekend plans. In three years we stopped at three different sections of the park, and it never disappointed us. The park is the composition of several parts mostly situated near river crossing. Here I will show you three sections…

McArthur-Burney Falls State Park, and camping here

If you have a list of places that are must see, then you know about McArthur-Burney Falls. If you didn’t hear about it yet, prepare yourself to see the one more California Wonder. Somewhere between Shasta and Lassen, there is a jewel of the California’s part of Cascades.

Garrapata State Park

So the Big Sur is technically closed. There are tricks how to get to one or another place. But you will not be able just to drive on Highway 1 from Carmel to San Simeon. And even if it’s sad it is still an excellent opportunity to explore some places alongside the coast with the…

Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

Some places live on your bucket list for a very long time. And not because they are expensive or hardly accessible. The only reason you skip visit of them is that of their popularity or your struggle to find the best time for their visit. It’s my story of relations with Point Lobos. How many…