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. >>
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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 >>
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,…
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.
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>>
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.
‘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,…
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.
Our World: Folsom Lake
The weekend before last we drove through Patterson Pass Road and saw what the rains had done to the Diablo Range this winter. Then last weekend we went east to see…
A hike into Elephant Seal territory
If Winter has passed it means breeding season is done and it is time for molting. Spring and Summer months mean a good time to visit Elephant Seal habitat because…