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PCT California Sections M & N: Donner Summit to Burney Falls (Miles 1196.5–1420.6)

Note: I am hiking the PCT while working full-time remotely. I work Monday through Thursday from my RV, and trail run some Monday-Thursday nights and hike Friday through Sunday befo...

Welcome to the Hostel California

I didn’t want to leave my tent this morning. The sunrise alpenglow on the mountain was too pretty. However, I was down to one granola bar and a small bag of corn nuts, so I needed...

The 20 Best Hiking Trails in Los Angeles

Los Angeles gets a lot of credit for a lot of things — the weather, the food, the entertainment, the culture — but the hiking? That might just be the city’s most underrated superpo...

Intentional Travel: Discover Premier Camping Adventures In Beautiful Siskiyou

Siskiyou, California, is a premier destination for those seeking to immerse themselves in over 445,000 acres of pristine wilderness. Whether you are an experienced backpacker or a...

PCT California Sections O & P: Burney Falls to Etna Summit (Miles 1420.6–1601.2)

Note: I am hiking the PCT while working full-time remotely. I work Monday through Thursday from my RV, and trail run some Monday-Thursday nights and hike Friday through Sunday befo...

President Theodore Roosevelt Considered This Waterfall The 8th Wonder of The World

Teddy Roosevelt called this California waterfall the 8th wonder of the world.

Middle Miles

Checking Out of Hotel California Well I’m finally out of California after nearly 4 months.  Such a varied state, forgot I was still in the same one since Mexico.  With 900 miles le...

Two Hikers Face Fines After Cliff Rescue Near Golden Gate Bridge

Museums, Parks in Southern California to Visit When You Want Free Fun

From a free library card park pass to a $5 telescope-dome hike, here's where Southern Californians can spend a summer day without spending a dime.

California Coastal Path Jigsaw Puzzle

A purple blooming coastal path in Del Mar, California.

5 Campsites Near L.A. That Will Have You Falling in Love With Mother Nature

You don’t have to drive far to ditch the city and reconnect with nature The post 5 Campsites Near L.A. That Will Have You Falling in Love With Mother Nature appeared first on LAmag...

USA, California - Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park (SC-249)

Postcard USA, California - Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park 

Day 79: Hot Days in NorCal

Miles hiked: 25.8 Mile marker: 1225.5 Total ascent: 4,500 feet Total descent: 4,300 feet Rain patterns gently on the tent. Lightening flashes, lighting up my little home for a spli...

Half Dome Tips, Hiking Yosemite’s Iconic Peak Safely

Following these Half Dome climbing tips can ensure a safer, more enjoyable adventure on the iconic...

Trail Runner Encounters Two Mountain Lions Near San Jose, California

Don’t Miss These 49 Epic Motorcycle Stops in California 

Few places on Earth deliver this kind of range in a single ride. From coastal cliffs that drop into the Pacific and alpine passes that climb into thin air, to redwood tunnels of gr...

Burney Mountain Birthday Cake

I love waking up to a good view. The campsite we were at last night was so pretty. FarOut comments warned the area wasn’t the most flat, which was true, but the views made up for i...

Take a hike! (Any hikers out there? Got any pics?)

How about a thread to discuss hiking, and maybe some hiking pics if you have them? I am VERY new to this. Will give some background in a separate post, but for now, got any inter...

California Tourism Flourishes With Increased Mexico Travel

The ongoing surge in travel from Mexico is fueling significant long-term growth across California’s hospitality and economic sectors. Building on months of momentum, this influx of...

Aug 12, California Scenic Train Rides (2026): A Complete Guide

California train rides are numerous, as are railroad museums to peruse, ranging from elegant dinner trains to impressive collections of historic locomotives and cars. You can lear...

Now is the time to float on a river among California's majestic redwoods

Along the Russian River, Guerneville's lazy currents draw thousands each summer, yet this woodsy Northern California playground remains off the radar for many Angelenos.

Halfway There, Still Climbing

The moon was still bright when I crawled out of my tent on the morning of Day 83. It had lit up camp most of the night, and despite the warm temperatures, I had slept surprisingly...

Part 24: The Charms of Northern California

This was a slow morning, just the way I like them. Mastermind was awake and ready to go before me, and we met for breakfast with a few other hikers at the lodge. I was in no rush s...

Daring Helicopter Rescue Made After California Hiker Falls Off 30-Foot Cliff

Hats off to the folks at Sonoma County Sheriff Office out of Santa Rosa, C...