Grand Teton National Park

Overlooks and Stops Each mile of the roads in the park will open another extremely unique and unforgettable view. However because of a limited time, we visited only the most impressive. Snake River Overlook Somewhere I read that the place is equally beautiful all year round (with the mention how it’s awesome during the fall)….

Cape Blanco State Park

If to think, Cape Blanco State Park is one of my favorite places on the Oregon Coast. First of all, it has a lighthouse. Second, the coastline is beautiful. Third, the area has a nasty character, and I love it! You will ask: what do you mean by “nasty character”? The westernmost point in the…

Loves Falls

I knew about this falls here for a long time. I have them in my list as a potential stop on the way for a few times already. But somehow it only felt right to visit them just lately. Loves Falls is one of the easy access on a short hike. They are right on…

Hiking Sierra Buttes

I remember the moment when I first saw photos from the top of Sierra Buttes. The place stole my heart in a moment. Then last Thanksgiving I wanted to hike but there was snow on the top, and I was hesitant. Then we returned to the area in January, but I even didn’t think about…

Redwoods National Park: Bald Hills Rd

I never had any idea where the borders are of Redwoods National and State parks. I imagine the whole region between Trinidad and Oregon Border with redwoods forests to be a national park. On night two days before the long Memorial Day weekend, I planned the trip to the North. And one of the days…

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…