10 Kick-ass things to do in Calaveras county, California
Known for a jumping frog immortalized by Mark Twain, Calaveras county in the Sierra foothills can get overlooked amongst California’s many beauty and adventure spots. …
California
Two Ways to Explore Moaning Caverns in California: The Expedition & the Spiral Tour
Calaveras county is known for its caves. But only some of those caves offer spelunking tours, where you can shimmy through narrow passages and get …
How to enjoy a concert at Ironstone Vineyards in Murphys, California: Rules and where to stay
You just bought tickets for a concert at the Ironstone Amphitheatre, tucked way out in Calaveras county. You thought you were in for a chill, …
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 …
Bay Area Getaway: Samuel P Taylor Camping
I just found this post in my drafts! Not sure why I didn’t publish at the time, but all the info should be still good. …
Dracena Park, Oakland
Because I’m dropping one of my kids off at a summer program in Oakland this week, I decided to take the dogs in the car, …
My First Time Solo Camping
I’ve wanted to go camping on my own for the several years, but I hadn’t gotten out there and done it. When I daydreamed about …
Family SF Outing: Haight Street and Panhandle
When we drove into the city to see the Immersive Van Gogh exhibit last weekend, I wanted to go a few hours early to hang …
Park free near Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco — Here’s how!
Parking at San Francisco‘s top attractions, Fisherman’s Wharf and Pier 39, is expensive! Even street parking at a meter can cost over $20. But there …
Does San Diego Hate Dogs?
“You’re bringing your dogs along to San Diego?” My So Cal-dwelling relative seemed surprised. He told us that San Diego isn’t the most dog-friendly city, …