Tag Hiking
This Utah trip has consisted of many firsts for me, including this visit to Canyonlands National Park. This park is unique in how many different, yet related, sections there are. My mom, Aunt Frances, and I kept marveling at how the land… Continue Reading →
My first time to the Arches National Park and it’s safe to say it’s now one of my favorite national parks. There’s so much to see, even just on the way to a trailhead. The park map puts it best… Continue Reading →
This past weekend I explored a new hike in Yosemite National Park! I hiked to two beautiful lookout spots off of Glacier Road: Sentinel Dome and Taft Point. In my book, there’s no place quite like Yosemite. It’s my favorite National Park… Continue Reading →
Maple Canyon is one of those lesser known and lesser traveled trails in San Diego. If you’re looking for a quick and peaceful walk in nature then this is the one for you! When I went last April I saw… Continue Reading →
The Piedra Blancas are beautiful white boulders set amidst Ojai’s picturesque mountains. The easy trail is located in Rose Valley, which is a right turn off of Highway 33, coming from downtown Ojai. The drive itself is captivating, and the mountain… Continue Reading →
Solstice Canyon is located in the mountains of Malibu. This is an easy hike that offers many sights and hidden gems. It features two ruins of old houses. The first house you’ll reach on the trail is the Keller House… Continue Reading →
As my senior year is just starting up, I have a bit more time to explore new locations within San Diego. I have seen many pictures of Stonewall Peak and always wanted to go. But usually, the hour-long drive from UCSD… Continue Reading →
Hiking Half Dome had been a dream of mine for as long as I can remember. I grew up visiting Yosemite National Park, staring at Half Dome, and wondering what the view would be like staring back from the top…. Continue Reading →
Iron Mountain is a popular hike here in San Diego. You will see many people as you head up and down the mountain. Its a beautiful area, with boulder speckled mountains. Its basically right behind the other very famous hike… Continue Reading →
I found out about the Pinnacles National Park back in 2013 when it was officially declared the newest National Park in California (it had previously been a national monument) and I had wanted to visit ever since. During Winter break, my friends Angelina… Continue Reading →
