The Twin Lakes area is a great spot to see California's Eastern Sierra Fall foliage. Comprised of two main lakes, Upper and Lower Twin Lakes, this area is often referred to as “California’s Alps” where the Sawtooth Ridge and Sierra Crest divide the Twin Lakes Basin from Yosemite National Park and the scenery is nothing short of stunning. Enjoy trout fishing, hiking and nature photography here.
Read MoreRead this Flying Dawn Marie travel guide to hiking the Big Trees Trail along Generals Highway in the Giant Forest. This easy hike is one of my favorite things to do in Sequoia National Park, and it's close to the Giant Forest Museum, General Sherman Tree, Congress Trail, and Moro Rock. This loop trail is family friendly and great for all ages, providing close up views of giant sequoia trees.
Read MoreRead this Flying Dawn Marie travel guide to hiking a section of the Pohono Trail and Old Wawona / Stagecoach Road to the Artist Point overlook in Yosemite National Park. Learn about trail info, such as distance / elevation gain, as well as how this viewpoint is a great alternative to Tunnel View since it is less crowded, and the hike can be combined with a similar view at Inspiration Point.
Read MoreToday we're exploring the Big Tree Wayside in Redwood National and State Parks. This giant redwood tree is found in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, and is an easy family friendly hike.
Read MoreThis week we're hiking among the giant redwoods of Lady Bird Johnson Grove in Redwood National Park in Northern California. This trail weaves through an old growth redwood forest, and is a great hike for all ages.
Read MoreToday we're exploring Big Stump Trail, the remnants of giant sequoia trees in Kings Canyon National Park in California near General Grant Grove. These massive tree trunks, like the Mark Twain Tree stump, were sadly cut down over a century ago by loggers and to prove to the rest of the world that these massive sequoia trees existed.
Read MoreToday I'm hiking the trails of Limekiln State Park located along the legendary Big Sur coastline in California. Join me in exploring the forest with its massive redwood trees, historic lime kilns and a 100 foot waterfall.
Read MoreHome to the oldest living trees on earth, the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest in California is a must see if you're visiting Bishop, Mammoth Lakes, or Lone Pine. Today on the blog, I'm sharing about my recent hiking adventure in this beautiful location in the White Mountains of the Inyo National Forest.
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