Category Archives: California

Hiking around Lake Tahoe

Did you know Lake Tahoe…? *is the second deepest lake in America, approximately 1600 feet deep! *has only one outlet, the Truckee River which flows into Pyramid Lake! *is so clear that objects can be seen clearly 67 feet below … Continue reading

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Guide to Redwood National and State Parks

They are the tallest trees in the world, American icons, and on the bucket list for many to see in their lifetime. Redwood National and State Parks is vast and unlike any other place on earth, how can you make … Continue reading

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Lava Beds National Monument

When one door closes another opens. I made another amazing discovery when weather washed me out of Crater Lake National Park: Lava Beds National Monument [1 Indian Well Campground Trail, Indian Well Hqts, CA 96134]. The drive out here, pretty … Continue reading

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A few hours in Death Valley National Park

My most recent trip out west had a focus on National Parks. I flew into Las Vegas as a base to travel around Utah and head into Arizona. I spent two days and one night located in the Vegas area, … Continue reading

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A day in Huntington Beach and Cypress, California

Sandwiched between two major attractions, the city of LA and Disneyland, there are a number of suburban cities that seem quiet in comparison. You may find yourself booking a hotel in one of these more relaxed atmospheres to escape the … Continue reading

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Best of LA Parks

Los Angeles has a number of parks for any feeling, fitness level, or amount of time. Here are a few different parks to try depending on your day: A lovely stroll… Echo Park Lake [751 Echo Park Ave., Los Angeles, … Continue reading

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Best of LA Museums: The Getty

The Getty [1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90049] is one of the most fabulous art museums I have ever been to, both inside and out! Entrance is free, but parking will run you $15 – which was worth … Continue reading

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Best of LA Oddball Activities

Venice Beach [1800 Ocean Front Walk Venice, CA 90291] is a famously weird world all its own, and a major LA attraction worth visiting. A fun and free activity here is strolling along the boardwalk and people watching. Street performers, … Continue reading

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Griffith Park and Trails Café

No trip to LA is complete without a visit to Griffith Park. Iconic Griffith Park is to LA what Central Park is to NYC, there is something to see for anyone visiting. You can spend an entire day exploring, or … Continue reading

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Los Angeles Eats: SK Doughnuts

Devious, mouthwatering, and deliciously sinful. If you’re looking for dessert you can get it here 24-hours a day. SK’s Donuts [5850 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90036] has arguably the best donuts in LA, and after one bite you’ll … Continue reading

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