Bay Area Hikes: Mallard Slough Trail in Alviso

If you’re looking for wetland trails in the South Bay, try Mallard Slough Trail in Alviso. It’s easy, family-friendly and rich in avian life.

Where to see Almond Blossoms

Where to go to see Almond Blossoms, next spring? When is the best time to see these flowering trees. All that and more >>

Salute General Grant — The Second Largest Tree

Come, get to know the second largest tree in the world. Here are some pictures, some fun facts and tips for the trip, too.

Subalpine Vistas from Hurricane Ridge

Hurricane Ridge is one of the most visited places within the Olympic National Park in Washington. This is the area to visit to see the mountainous parts of the park. Hurricane Ridge gets its name from the unpredictable weather here.

Tipsy from a Trip to the Sanger Countryside

Some sights and sounds from the Sanger Countryside in the heart of sunny California. Come, enjoy a farm stay and some bucolic scenes >>

Hidden Pockets: Mt. Diablo’s Wind Caves

See some intriguing sculptures created by wind, water and carbon dioxide at this Rock City in Northern California.

Feeling Small at Great Sand Dunes

What do you do when you’ve seen Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes and Guadalupe Nippomo Sand Dunes? Try to squeeze in a trip to Great Sand Dunes National park, when in Colorado! 😉

Sand Harbor: Could this be the Most Beautiful Part of Tahoe?

What do you think? Visit Sand Harbor and see for yourself or just get to the end of this post to decide.

Bay Area Hikes: Round Valley in Brentwood

Looking for places to hike in the East Bay Parks? See if Round Valley Regional Preserve in Brentwood, CA is your kind of place.

Backyard Beat: Bethany Reservoir on a Fall Day

A photo feature of the Bethany Reservoir tucked into the Diablo Mountain Range in Alameda County of California. Come, see what it looks like in Fall.