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  • Diablo Hikes

    Looping the Franco Ranch Trail

    Here's what you need to know before you hike the Franco Ranch Loop Trail in Walnut Creek, California. Also find some Covid19 guidelines >>...
  • Sunol Wilderness

    Backyard Beat: Little Yosemite Area

    I knew wasn’t going to see giant granites and jaw-dropping precipices here. But I must admit it was the name of the place that caught my attention, aroused my curiosity, and made me want to trip to Little Yosemite Area in Sunol, California. I just had to see why...
  • Bair Island, Redwood City, CA

    Backyard Beat: Bair Island

    If you are looking for a quiet, easy and scenic family-friendly trail in the Bay Area, you'll find a recommendation here. ...
  • Antelope Valley Poppies during a super bloom.

    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:...
  • Bridges, Mountain House Creek Trail, Mountain House, CA

    Winter Walk: Checking Out Mountain House Creek Trail

    Californian Winters: Pictures from a walk along Mountain House Creek Trail on a clear, late-winter day. A photo tour>>...
  • Moro-rock-stairway

    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 ......
  • Mori Point, Pacifica, California.

    ‘Mori Point’ at the end of this Trail

    If I were to make a list of kid-friendly hikes in the San Francisco Bay area, Mori Point in Pacifica would easily fall into the top five on it. Here, you have not one but a few great trails varying in difficulty levels. What pushes these trails to the...
  • Windsor Lake, Denver in fall

    Fall Colors around Windsor Lake in Denver

    As we move into the thick of fall, here’s looking back on some fall color from Colorado from a few years ago. These are pictures from Windsor Lake in Denver, Colorado. It was a November day. Some trees had already lost its leaves but there still was a lot of...
  • Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes, California.

    A hike to the sands of Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes

    An account of a hike through the Oso Flaco Lake Trail to see some sand, and the flora and fauna of the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dune system. Come, take a virtual trip with us to this rich preserved area on California's Central Coast....
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