Internationally renowned Swiss artist Ugo Rondinone’s Seven Magic Mountains is a large-scale site-specific public art installation located near Jean Dry Lake and Interstate 15, approximately ten miles south of Las Vegas, Nevada. Comprised of seven towers of colorful, stacked boulders standing more than thirty feet high, Seven Magic Mountains is situated within the Ivanpah Valley adjacent to Sheep Mountain and the McCullough, Bird Spring, and […]
Field of Lights at Sensorio, Paso Robles
A 15 acre walk-through artwork, Field of Light is a sculptural composition that covers Sensorio’s rolling hills with an array of over 58,800 stemmed spheres lit by fiber-optics, gently illuminating the landscape in subtle blooms of morphing color. Powered by solar, the stunning exhibition captivates visitors, inviting them to engage with the countryside through an ethereal light-based, sculptural experience. I got there early to watch the process […]
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 […]
24 Hours in Joshua Tree National Park, California
In the 1930’s desert lover and community activist, Minerva Hoyt recognized the human threats of the nearby ecosystem and persuaded President Franklin D. Roosevelt to proclaim Joshua Tree a National Monument in 1936. It was renamed Joshua Tree National Park in 1994 and now protects 792,510 acres – mostly wilderness – where the Mojave and Colorado Deserts converge. What’s special about Joshua Tree? It’s not just […]
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 […]
Grand Canyon – Rim to Rim Hiking
Typically, Hikers doing the Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim start at the more remote North Rim and end at the South Rim, which is where most tourists visit and also less uphill climb at the end than the other way (South to North Rim). This means that you have to leave your car on one side and take a shuttle to the other. You can either do […]
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 […]
Maui – Hawaii, One of the Most Beautiful Place On Earth!
Maui The Hawaiian island of Maui is a destination for true nature lovers. The beautiful bamboo forest and astounding waterfalls in Haleakala National Park can be explored via the Waimoku Falls Trail (Pipiwai). Stretch out on warm, golden sands or hit the surf for an unforgettable windsurfing or snorkeling session. Driving the scenic road to Hana along the island’s northeastern shore will be among the […]
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 […]
Sedona – Arizona
Sedona is a city that straddles the county line between Coconino and Yavapai counties in the northern Verde Valley region of the U.S. state of Arizona. Sedona’s main attraction is its array of red sandstone formations. The formations appear to glow in brilliant orange and red when illuminated by the rising or setting sun. The red rocks form a popular backdrop for many activities, ranging from spiritual pursuits to the hundreds of hiking and mountain biking trails. […]