When you think of Pasadena, what usually comes to mind is the Rose Parade on New Year’s Day or if you’re a Big Bang Theory fan like my husband, it’s…
The Best Torrey Pines Hikes
Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve truly feels a world away from San Diego when in reality it’s only around 25 minutes away from downtown. This reserve is home to the…
Epic San Francisco to Redwood National Park Road Trip
The drive up along the coastline of Northern California is not to be missed for its dramatic views of the Pacific Ocean, tiny seaside towns, and towering redwood giants located…
The Ultimate Day Trip to Joshua Tree National Park
Joshua Tree features otherworldly landscapes dotted with its namesake tree, towering rock formations, and abundant cactus gardens. It is a California National Park that sits at the crossroads of where…
Singing The Prison Blues: A Day In Folsom
I have a confession: I’m a bit of a Gold Rush history nerd. It all started when I dressed up as a 49er in fourth grade and spent a few…