If the best hikes are the ones that reward you at the end, then the trek to Angora Lakes from Fallen Leaf Lake in South Lake Tahoe is a winner. At the …
Graegle, California is the perfect playground for outdoor fun in Northern California. Read on for ideas on where to go and what to do in this charming Sierra town in the Plumas …
Late spring and early winter are ideal times to visit Black Diamond Mines Preserve in Antioch, California. At this time of year, the hills have turned an eye-popping emerald with bursts of …
Kauai is Hawaii’s oldest and most magical island. This overview covers the Kauai’s different areas, along with suggestions for beaches, hiking, water recreation, and places to stay and eat.
The first thing I did when I arrived in the town of Varenna on the eastern shore Lake Como was stake out a café as close as possible to the water. While I was …
Nevada City is one of those “I can’t believe I’ve lived in Northern California for almost 20 years and haven’t been here yet” places. After passing by the Nevada City/Rte. 49 exit …
Yosemite is a favorite getaway for our family. We usually visit in the spring, when the temperature’s warming up nicely, and the waterfalls are still alive and well. The last couple of …
The stretch of the Capitol Corridor Amtrak route between Martinez and Davis is one of the prettiest, and just looking out the window it’s easy to see that nature is alive and …
Even though Napa Valley may be only an hour away from our home, my husband and I have never been ones to take it for granted. It’s pretty awesome to have a …