Barker Dam Nature Trail is an easy interpretive loop that leads to a lovely hidden pool in Joshua Tree National Park. This small lake attracts an...
Hiking in California
California has a wide range of hiking trails to explore, from the Mojave Desert and the California Coast to Death Valley and Redwood National Park. Get inspired to go hiking in California with this collection of hiking guides and articles.
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Backpacking in Joshua Tree: Tips for Wilderness Camping
Campgrounds full at Joshua Tree National Park? No problem! It's still possible to sleep under the stars at one of America's most iconic National...
Hidden Valley Nature Trail: A Gorgeous Hike in Joshua Tree
Joshua Tree's stunning rock-strewn landscape and distinctive high desert ecosystem should be on everyone's bucket list. There are so many amazing...
49 Palms Oasis Trail in Joshua Tree National Park
Located in California's high desert, Joshua Tree National Park presents visitors with a close look at two fascinating ecosystems: the Mojave and...
West Side Loop Trail: A Delightful Hike in Joshua Tree
West Side Loop Trail Joshua Tree is a delightful moderate-length hike through dense groves of Joshua trees and pinyon pines in Joshua Tree National...
Panorama Loop Trail in Joshua Tree National Park
Breathtaking views, unique geological formations and a picturesque desert landscape - all these and more await the adventurer who hikes the Black...
South Park Peak and High View Nature Trails in Joshua Tree National Park
Escape the crowds in busy Joshua Tree National Park with these two easy yet rewarding trails. Tucked away in the park's remote northwest corner, the...
A Morning Ramble through San Francisco’s Presidio Park
5 miles I recently flew to San Francisco with my family for a quick weekend getaway. We were in town to watch my favorite podcast, The Adventure...
The Journey Home
The Journey Home October 2017 I awoke on Tuesday, October 3 at Little Yosemite Valley Campground with swollen lymph nodes and a painfully sore...
Climbing the Half Dome Cables: An Epic Hike in Yosemite
If you're looking for an epic hike in Yosemite National Park, it's hard to beat Half Dome trail. This strenuous hike to the top of Yosemite's famous...
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I am an avid hiker, traveler, and adventurer who is on the mission to explore hiking trails around the world.  I’m also obsessed with National Parks, long-distance trails and other outdoorsy things.
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