Three perfect days in the Glacier Point Road area of Yosemite
Like everyone, I had heard about how crowded Yosemite is in 2026. But when I arrived at my campground off Glacier Point Road in Yosemite, …
National Parks
5+ National Park weekend trips from the Bay Area
When planning National Park outings from the SF Bay Area, of course people think of Yosemite. The majestic home of Half Dome is about a …
Canyoneering near Zion National Park for beginners
First, a confession: I signed up for a canyoneering tour near Zion National Park without knowing what canyoneering is. I read an article in Marin …
Is the Angels Landing hike at Zion National Park as scary as it sounds?
The Angels Landing hike at Zion National Park sounds scary. The final 3/4 mile of the hike runs across the top of one of Zion …
See four California National Parks in this winter roadtrip itinerary: Pinnacles, Sequoia, Kings Canyon and Death Valley
You can see four California National Parks in one long road trip! This driving itinerary covers Pinnacles, Kings Canyon, Sequoia and Death Valley. Our family …