California

Fish Creek Wash & Wind Caves — Anza Borrego SP, CA

Fish Creek Wash & Wind Caves — Anza Borrego SP, CA

Anza-Borrego is the largest CA state park and has tons of its own unique features. Mainly for 4WD, offroading, and dirt biking enthusiasts, we still had a lot of fun on foot and with just 2WD. Fish Creek Is just a tiny portion of the park, but the wind caves are truly unique and offer an amazing view for sunset. Hint - if you camp at Fish Creek Primitive Campground nearby, it's free and there are fire rings and a very clean toilet. 

Backpacking Roads End to Paradise Valley — Sequoia and Kings Canyon, CA

Backpacking Roads End to Paradise Valley — Sequoia and Kings Canyon, CA

Paradise Valley is a great short backpacking trip in Sequoia and Kings Canyon. Starting at Road's End, the trail is also part of the famous Rae Lakes Loop.

Hidden Valley - Joshua Tree NP, CA

Hidden Valley - Joshua Tree NP, CA

We had a great time exploring the vast wilderness of Joshua Tree National Park and climbing the rocks of Hidden Valley

Berry Creek Loop Hike — Big Basin Redwoods, CA

Berry Creek Loop Hike — Big Basin Redwoods, CA

The perfect day hike complete with beautiful waterfalls and tall redwoods, and all only a short drive from the Bay Area, CA

Backpacking Mono Meadow to Lower Ottoway Lake - Yosemite NP, CA

Backpacking Mono Meadow to Lower Ottoway Lake - Yosemite NP, CA

Lower Ottoway lake is one of the prettiest lakes I have ever seen. Experience true wilderness and the best Yosemite scenery on this three day backpacking trip

Backpacking San Jacinto Peak to Strawberry Junction via PCT - San Jacinto SP, CA

Backpacking San Jacinto Peak to Strawberry Junction via PCT - San Jacinto SP, CA

Mt. San Jacinto is one of my favorite short backpacking trails in Southern California to experience true wilderness and isolation up in these mountains.