During my first trip to Anacapa Island, I learned how much more I shouldβve packed. I had done a good amount of online research, and was pretty well prepared, but there was a lot I learned from experience. Below isβ¦
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During my first trip to Anacapa Island, I learned how much more I shouldβve packed. I had done a good amount of online research, and was pretty well prepared, but there was a lot I learned from experience. Below isβ¦
Off the blue Pacific shores of Californiaβs Coast lie the mysterious and uninhabited Channel Islands. The cluster of 8 islands remains mostly undeveloped, Anacapa Island being the smallest and least visited. Anacapa itself is comprised of 3 smaller islands: East,β¦
Zabriskie Point, along with most of Death Valley, looks like the surface of another planet. Situated in the middle of the National park near Furnace Creek, itβs a quick stop that can be added to any point in your trip.Β Inβ¦
Experiencing Yosemite in spring is a chance to witness the National Park reawaken after its winter slumber. While some sleepy snow still clings to the mountains, the valley below has rushing rivers, cool temperatures, and beautiful wildflowers. Spring in Yosemiteβ¦
While visiting Death Valley National Park, I took advantage of every opportunity to experience some sunrise photography. My favorite area of the park was Badwater Basin salt flats, a white sea of salt in the middle of nowhere, 282 feetβ¦
When driving through the vast desert landscape of Death Valley National Park, the colorful Ranch Hotel truly stands out as an oasis. It is centrally located in Furnace Creek along highway 190, surrounded by towering palm trees. The Ranch isβ¦
Catching a Sunrise at Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes in Death Valley, California Sitting among towering sand dunes in the darkness as deep blues and pinks come to life in the sky is an experience of deep reflection. One of theβ¦
Visiting Yosemite during the COVID pandemic is entirely possible for those in good health. If you feel sick or have been exposed to anyone with COVID-19, you should obviously stay home. Park modifications and restrictions are in place to ensureβ¦
With a lifetime of Yosemite visits as my experience, Iβve crafted this classic Yosemite valley itinerary, which is 4 days long and will ensure a memorable visit whether itβs your first time or your fifth. I always like to travelβ¦
With a lifetime of Yosemite visits as my experience, Iβve crafted the short but classic Yosemite itinerary, which spends 2 days in the Yosemite Valley and will ensure a memorable visit whether itβs your first time or your fifth. Iβ¦
