Tahoe in the summer: To go or not to go?

Lake Tahoe is not just a winter destination. There is plenty to do in Tahoe in summer. Here are some things to do in the largest alpine lake when it’s warm up there.

El Portal View: See Merced River Canyon from here

El Portal View * is a vista point on Glacier Point Road in Yosemite National Park, that lets you see miles and miles of the Merced River Canyon. An information…

Vivid and Vibrant Venice Beach

This beach in southern California is so full of life. It is home to street art, street performers and also is home to the homeless. Bohemian Venice Beach >>

Have you been to a Petrified Forest, yet?

This is your chance to visit a petrified forest, even if virtually and be fascinated by what petrified wood is. Come, let’s go into Petrified Forest in Calistoga, CA.

Photo Tour: Venice of America

A bit about the Venice of America in Southern California and pictures from a walking tour of the Venice Canal Historic District.

Antelope Valley: The Poppy Hills of California

Is Antelope Valley worth visiting? In the spring — YES. And during a super bloom it is a definite must-do. Here’s why:

The Giant Sequoias and beyond

Things to do in Sequoia National Park — other than seeing the famous still-standing Giant Sequoias — include stopping at Tunnel Rock, seeing rock art, hiking, climbing Moro Rock …

Found: Native American Pictographs​

Found in on Hospital Rock a POI in Sequoia National Park: prehistoric rock art or pictographs that go back to the natives who lived here.

First, Some Famous Redwoods Of Sequoia​ National Park

On Day 1 in Sequoia National Park, we paid our respects to General Sherman, the largest tree in the world, saluted The Sentinel and smiled at the Three Graces. In other words, we started with the redwoods.

A mural that’s quite the ‘Redwood’ museum

The redwood mural at the Giant Forest Museum in Sequoia National Park is a picture of the park with some history and info. on the Sequoiadendron Giganteum.