If you are looking for fun activities to do with family and especially kids along with camping, look no further than Calaveras Big Trees State Park for hiking. Especially during the summer time, Yosemite National Park in the region seem to get the most love, for all great reasons. However, if you want to avoid …
We were looking for something fun to do over the labor day long weekend without having to drive hours or fly at all. A friend of ours had booked calaveras big trees camping for the long weekend and hesitantly, I signed up. I was thinking, it’s just a camping trip and was dragging myself out …
Pohono Trail is one of the popular backpacking trails in Yosemite backcountry and for obvious reasons. It’s stunning to say the least. This 13-mile long trail can be done in various combinations as I described below. From Glacier Point to Tunnel View – Net loss in elevation. From Tunnel View to Glacier Point – Net …
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A great weekend getaway from San Francisco or South Bay for some secluded beaches, relaxing beach side camping and gorgeous sunsets, look no further than Bodega Bay camping experience. There are around 11 campgrounds in Bodega bay operated by both state parks and regional parks, there is really no shortage as long as you can …
We were looking for campground near Donner Lake for a summer weekend to attend Donner Lake Triathlon event that Team Asha participated in. Since we are a big group of over 40 people, it was nearly impossible to find a group site. So, the group split up and we stayed at Granite Flat Campground. I …
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After a day of hiking, horseback riding, playing with your dog at the beach, or kayaking in Half Moon Bay, if all you want to do is spend a few hours eating your way through, re-fueling with perfect gelato or relax with a glass of wine, spirit or beer, there are plenty of things to …
Caribou Lakes Trinity Alps is a strenuous out and back trail located near the town of “Forks of Salmon” in Northern California. Not for the faint heart, this backpacking trip is not for a faint heart. It’s not just the elevation and distance, it’s also the heat that will make the hike challenging. Nevertheless, it’s …
Consider Boulder Lake Trinity Alps, in Northern California, as a sample to what lies ahead in the Trinity Alps wilderness area. Consequently one of the most popular hiking trails in the wilderness for obvious reasons that it’s a shorter distance to reach the alpine lake and as you would expect, beautiful lake with mountain backdrop. …
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How awesome would it be to earn bragging rights for kayaking in Half Moon Bay, that is home to the world famous Mavericks surfing ? Well, I probably won’t recommend kayaking in Half Moon Bay at the exact point of Mavericks waves. However, pretty close to it, you will find other fellow kayakers, launching off …
I am avid open water swimmer myself. I am always looking for new locations to swim at. As I live only an hour away from Half Moon Bay, swimming at Half Moon Bay would be a great option after all. Having had the opportunity to swim at several beaches in the bay area, I have …