Since we moved back to California, we’ve been camping pretty regularly. Camping is the best way to break with your daily routine and explore areas of nature that…
Its no secret that one of my favorite things to do in the summer is to spend my time outside hiking and camping. Living in Northern California there…
Castle Crags State Park There is an area of California that is often overlooked, since it’s not within an easy day trip from the Bay Area or Los…
Unique hiking gifts The gift giving season is upon us, and while I’d normally shun too much shopping at this time of year, something has gotten into me…
Mt Rinjani Trek When we decided to go back to Kuta, Lombok to go surfing, we knew we needed to climb Mt. Rinjani. The first time we were…
Visit Pinnacles National Park Tucked in the heart of the Salinas Valley southeast of San Francisco, more than 20 miles in either direction from a town anyone has…
How to hike from Kirstenbosch Gardens to Table Mountain We heard a rustling in the bushes next to us as we climbed the steep trail from Kirstenbosch Gardens.…
Hike the Robberg Peninsula We love hiking. Going somewhere where hiking is possible is practically a prerequisite for choosing where we are going on vacation next (I’m looking…
Hiking in the Snaefellsnes Peninsula The Snaefellsnes Peninsula is often called Iceland in miniature, and for good reason. Its landscape has nearly all the same features you can…
Where to go surfing in Lombok We chose to visit Indonesia partly because of its reputation as a surfing destination. Surfing in Lombok was one of the most…
