The Golden Canyon in Death Valley National Park is probably the most famous hike in the park, and for good reason. As you hike along these gorgeous badlands, layers of color begin to unfold that change dramatically throughout the day’s different lighting conditions. It’s one of the most unique hikes I’ve ever done and having […]
6 Hacks for Staying Warm in Cold Weather
This sponsored post features products from Stanley, with genuine reviews after testing each product: When the winter chill comes this California girl gets excited. It feels like after a lifetime of living without snow, I’ve got lost time to make up for. I used to think winter would be so painfully cold, but even up […]
The Best Airbnbs To Dream of In Lake Tahoe
Dreaming of a winter wonderland, a secluded cabin for two, or a place to share with friends? When the time is right and you’re heading to my neck of the woods, here are nine amazing Airbnbs in Lake Tahoe to consider whether you’re solo, a couple, looking to isolate away from everyone and everything, or […]
Where to Camp and Stay in Death Valley
Death Valley may sound intimidating, and to some degree it is. It holds the record for having the highest temperature ever recorded on Earth, and its sweltering heat also makes it the nation’s driest national park. But behind the deathly name lies gorgeous land formations, salt pans, and trails. In fact, Death Valley is the […]
The Highway 95 Road Trip from Reno to Las Vegas
Once upon a time, I believed that all there was to Nevada was endless desert and desolation. I owe this in part to the barren, dry drive between Los Angeles and Las Vegas, which I’ve traversed more times than I care to count. This is a common assumption. Most people don’t realize that Nevada is […]