Towering at more than 5700 feet above sea level in Zion NP, this is one of the most iconic and notorious rock formations in the US. The trail to the top is daring and heart pumping challenge, pushing the limit of even the most seasoned hikers. Steep, narrow, with sheer drop offs on either side, this trail is not for the faint of heart or […]
Hiking to the Hollywood Sign!
When developers put up a larger-than-life advertisement for their new Los Angeles housing development in 1923, they had no idea it would become one of the most iconic landmarks of all time. Originally intended to last for just 18 months, this sign is fast approaching its 100th birthday. Welcome to Hollywood sign hiking. I took the brush canyon trail which is 7 miles round trip […]
Things to do in Breckenridge, Colorado in Winter
BRECKENRIDGE: The sky-high town of Breckenridge, perched 9,600 feet above sea level, sits in the midst of Colorado’s most stunning alpine scenery. The ski resorts are considered among the finest in the United States. Much like Aspen and Vail, Breckenridge is a town that is known for its luxury ski resort, stunning mountain scenery, and endless recreation. The former mining town is lined with hundreds […]
Cactus to Clouds (C2C) Hiking
The Cactus to Clouds Trail (C2C) is a hiking route in California. It begins in Palm Springs, California, and ascends to San Jacinto Peak. With a net elevation gain of roughly 10,300 feet, it has one of the greatest elevation increases among day-hike routes in the United States. The elevation gain happens in only 16 miles, also making it one of the steeper trails of its length in the world. Its ranked […]
Lassen Volcanic NP, Burney Falls and Crater Lake NP
Lassen Volcanic National Park I planned to have another road trip during the labor day long weekend. This time, I chose the Lassen Volcanic National Park. Sometime ago, when I saw the Burney falls on Instagram, I wanted to go there. The biggest nearby attraction is the Lassen Volcanic NP. So I planned to start a drive from Sacramento to Lassen Volcanic NP, to Burney […]
Hiking Mt San Gorgonio (11,503 feet)
San Gorgonio mountain is the tallest peak in Southern California with an altitude of 11,503 feet. Its situated 27 miles east of the city of San Bernardino. The hike to San Gorgonio is every hiker rite of passage, and I highly recommend it. There are different trailheads to start this hike, but the most famous one is via Vivian creek trailhead. I hiked this mountain […]
San Juan Skyway Scenic Byway – Colorado
In 600 AD, Pueblo Indians, lived and worked in Southwest Colorado. When resources became scarce and their crops had been compromised by drought and frost, the Pueblo Indians left the region to settle in other parts of Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico. The Spanish followed about 500 years later, striking gold. Miners established towns, leading to the birth of the railroad in the area. Today, […]
Yosemite National Park – 2018
Yosemite National Park is a United States National Park spanning eastern portions of Tuolumne, Mariposa and Madera counties in the central eastern portion of the U.S. state of California. To see more about this National Park, please visit here After the successful get-together in Smoky Mountain National Park in 2015, we planned for another get-together, this time in California – to see and explore one of […]
Largest, Driest, Hottest and Lowest Death Valley National Park
Death Valley National Park is a national park in the United States – straddling the border of California and Nevada, located east of the Sierra Nevada. The park protects the northwest corner of the Mojave Desert and contains a diverse desert environment of salt-flats, sand dunes, badlands, valleys, canyons, and mountains. It is the largest national park in the lower 48 states and has been declared an International Biosphere Reserve. Approximately 91% of the park is a designated wilderness area. It is […]
Rocky Mountain National Park – Colorado
Rocky Mountain National Park, established in 1915, is a living showcase of the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains. Located outside of Estes Park, Colorado, Rocky Mountain is a great family vacation destination, offering outdoor experiences for all, from easy nature hikes around crystal clear mountain lakes to high peaks (Fourteener – Peaks that are taller than 14,000 feet). It is home to 72 peaks higher […]