Every time I reach the top of one of the peaks around Lake Tahoe, I feel like I spot a dozen more that I need to explore, it’s an endless adventure! For…
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Trail Guide: Hiking Yosemite’s Mist Trail for Vernal & Nevada Waterfall Views (2,000′ / 5.4 miles / 4-5 hours)
If you love waterfalls (and really, who doesn’t) and don’t mind getting a little wet to stand right beside not one but two incredible ones, than the Mist Trail to Vernal and…
There are trails that are popular because of hype and trails that earn their crowds and Mount Tallac is definitely in the later group. Hiking Mount Tallac was my first adventure in…
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Trail Guide: Hiking Yosemite’s 4 Mile Trail to Glacier Point (3,250′ / 9.6 miles / 5-8 hours)
I’ll admit it, the idea of hiking up a trail you can drive to the top of at times is a little strange but beyond the solid workout and sense of accomplishment,…
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Trail Guide: Hiking to Mount Shasta’s Horse Camp & Lake Helen (~6 miles / 3,500′ / 5-7 hours)
Located at 10,400, Lake Helen is probably best known as a mid-point & camp on the climb up Mount Shasta but even if a summit is not on the list for today,…
Yosemite is magical any time of year but if you’re lucky enough to make a visit when winter hits the park, you’ll find that the magic rises to a whole other level.…
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Trail Guide: Hiking San Francisco’s Point Bonita Lighthouse (<200' / 1 mile / 1 hour)
Usually I write about mountain climbs and day-long trails, but some adventures come without the big effort and yet are just as worthy of a spot on the bucket list. These gems…