Even with inclement weather presenting challenges for a President's Day camping trip, Pinnacles National Park offered up some new hiking adventures. In this post, the Cranky Camper highlights the lushness of the Bear Gulch and Rim trails, as well as a new hike along the Old Pinnacles trail.
Our coverage of the 135th Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California- with special attention paid to the Pasadena Humane Society's floral entry.
San Francisco, California is a vibrant city full of history, culture, and famed landmarks. Despite the current economic climate, San Francisco is still a popular destination. In this post, I share my latest adventure, exploring the city with colleagues while on a work-related trip.
The Catalina Island Marine Institute provides science camps for students in middle and high school and is a favorite field trip among students. In the last couple years, we’ve visited both Toyon Bay and Fox Landing. This post shares fun experiences from both locations.
The first stop on our 2023 Summer Road Trip series takes us back to Calaveras County gold country. Home to wineries and an historic downtown there are many places to explore in and around Murphys, California.
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