Valley of Fire State Park is a truly spectacular place to visit for a plethora of reasons. First and foremost, the vast array of colors sprayed across its landscape are spectacular. The hiking trails here are also suitable for people of all ages/athletic abilities. Many are short in length, with minimal elevation gain, making this […]
10 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Went to Havasu Falls
A trip to Havasu Falls had long been on my bucket list. For years I lusted over pictures I’d come across, depicting an other-worldly land with mystical turquoise waters everywhere one looks. I finally made my dreams a reality, and obtained a highly coveted permit for a June 2017 hike. Being a first-timer, I didn’t […]
10 Must-Haves When Packing for Havasu Falls
A hike to Havasu Falls is the trip of a lifetime, a trek people from around the world come all the way out to the Southwest to complete. The turquoise waterfalls gently cascading down the Grand Canyon’s walls is other-worldly and truly worth a trip out to the desert. However, the hike to get to […]
10 Hikes with Views of San Diego Reservoirs
San Diego County has an abundance of reservoirs, 24 to be exact. They have a combined capacity of about 746,000 acre-feet of water and are fed from seven major stream systems in the mountains of San Diego. Many of these mountains are frequented by hikers, who catch a glimpse of these reservoirs while bagging local […]
Outside In: Learning to Live in California’s Natural Beauty Every Day
We all spend far too much time indoors, whether it’s for work or for fun. Even in California, which is overrun with natural beauty and easy ways to get outside, so many of the things we do each day happen sitting down, or with a roof over our heads, and we don’t spend nearly as […]
10 Best Waterfall Hikes in San Diego
Without a doubt, San Diego is well known for its nearly perfect year-round weather. It’s also known for its miles of coastline and sandy beaches. What San Diego seems to keep under wraps are the waterfalls found hidden in canyons and hill sides all throughout the county. Some require a simple half mile walk, others […]
5 Great Places To Boulder This Fall
Bouldering in the fall can be an incredibly memorable activity. Naturally the actual climbing is always fun and often challenging. But doing it in the fall, you escape the punishing heat of summer and usually enjoy the best possible surrounding scenery. Keeping that in mind, we’re taking a stab at listing some of the world’s […]
Best Spots to Experience San Diego Fall Foliage
There are many states that experience an abundance of fall foliage. The leaves on their trees change as soon as pumpkin spice season hits. Amber hues are as common as pumpkin foods, flavored lattes, and Ugg boots. Unfortunately, California is not one of those states. In San Diego, we are blessed with near-perfect weather year-round […]
How Seniors Can Get The Most Out Of Retirement Travel
After many decades of arduous work and paying taxes, you’ve finally reached retirement. That means you’re going over all those retirement travel plans you’ve had for years. Finally, you can go to Europe, see the grandkids, and more! Since you deserve these long-awaited trips, it makes sense to try and get the most out of […]
Best Places to Stay Near Havasu Falls
The waterfalls found at Havasupai are truly enchanting; a place you need to see in person to believe. This sought-after destination is frequented by thousands of people each year, eager to catch a glimpse of the unique turquoise water that flows through this the Supai reservation. If you are lucky to win one of the […]