Mission Peak: A Mission Accomplished!

An account of a hike to the top of Mission Peak Hike in California, and all you need to know before you go. Plus — Tips for a Mission Peak Mission Accomplishment. >>

Snow in the Mojave Desert!

Come, see what it looks like when it snows in this arid desert region of California.

Shades of Fall on the Southern Sierras

Colors of Sequoia National Park in Fall; a photo post.

How About We Spray Paint, Instead?

Instead of spraying bullets, I mean. ‘How about we stop shooting each other?’ asks this mural I found in Venice, California.

Will You Watch The Pacific From Wilbur’s Watch?

Given a chance, I think you should. Here’s why you might want to hike Wilbur’s Watch Trail on the San Mateo County’s Coast in California. Also, find all that you need to know before you go.

California’s Orange Skies

California’s Orange Skies and sepia days from the all fires of Northern California in the summer 2020. A photo post. See it for yourselves >>

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 >>

Have you seen a Glass Beach?

It’s true that there’s one in California. And it is a fascinating story of nature taking trash and turning it into a thing of beauty.

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,…

Delving Deeper into Death Valley

Death Valley NP– the part in which we see Ubehebe Crater and other craters, alluvial fans, Mesquite Dunes and Borax Harmony Works…