Visiting Wild Horse Island is sure to be a highlight during your trip to Montana. Search for the remaining five wild horses, spot eagles and bighorn sheep, and hike some incredible trails. We were virtually the only ones exploring the island, which made us wonder — why? Wild Horse Island is a gem in Montana …
California has the most national parks of any state in the U.S. There are 9 in California (Alaska comes in a close second with 8). I made it my personal mission to visit all 9 national parks in California, partly for fun, partly out of curiosity. Now after visiting all 9, which ones do I …
With one day in Lassen Volcanic National Park, you can see and do a lot, but you should still prioritize the best hikes in the park. Let’s look at the trails and areas you can’t miss while visiting Lassen Volcanic National Park for a day. About Lassen Volcanic National Park Lassen Volcanic National Park is …
Planning on visiting Redwood National and State Parks? Good choice. The majestic redwood trees along northern California’s jagged moody coastline are a sight to behold. With three days in this area, you can see and do a lot — from hiking to exploring lighthouses to even catching sight of an elk or two. Here’s your …
Hiking at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve is unique in that you can walk beside cacti and stroll through fields of wildflowers while looking out at the ocean. You can also walk by some of the rarest pine trees in the world. Torrey Pines in San Diego is an incredible place to hike, but there …
I’ve visited the San Francisco Bay Area a few times now, visiting friends, and it’s become one of my favorite places in California. An absolute gem in San Francisco is the Japanese Tea Garden, which is nestled inside Golden Gate Park, a beautiful place to visit nearly any day of the year. Here’s everything you …
Black sand beaches are rare. The Big Island of Hawaii has seven black sand beaches. But one stands above the rest as the largest, most accessible, and, dare I say, most beautiful. The Punalu’u Black Sand Beach on the Big Island of Hawaii is arguably the best black sand beach to visit in Hawaii. Here’s …
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks have more to see than just big trees. They have imposing canyons, cascading waterfalls, wildflower-filled meadows, and sweeping viewpoints. Make the most of your next trip to Sequoia and Kings Canyon in California with these can’t miss activities. About Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Kings Canyon and Sequoia …
Wondering how to do a day trip to Channel Islands National Park? I’ve compiled a complete guide on how to visit Channel Islands for a day — everything you need to know and what I wish I knew when I did a day trip to Channel Islands National Park. Twelve family members joined me on …
Imagine heading into a store, down a set of stairs to find yourself looking out at the ocean from inside a sea cave. Does such a place exist? Yes, at the Cave Store in La Jolla! The Cave Store is one of seven sea caves in La Jolla, California, but it’s the only one in …
