May is traditionally the start of the camping season in California. Despite warm sunny days, the nights can be a bit chilly, but those who brave the cold are rewarded with fewer crowds and higher campsite availability. Going down nostalgia lane, some of my cherished camping experiences have been: On a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean at Kirk […]
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Plan your summer trip now, starting with those camping reservations
Our camp beside Lake Crescent in Olympic National Park, Washington Right now, it sure seems like summer is far away, but warm sunny skies will be here before you know it! And you don’t want to be left out in the cold without a camping reservation, do you? Many popular campgrounds in top state & […]
Photo Essay: Yosemite National Park in the Fall Season
Yosemite National Park is one of my favorite national parks in the world. There is something about its soaring granite cliffs and deep dark-green valleys that make the heart sing. John Muir’s love for Yosemite National Park and for its forest and mountains is well known. Among his many famous and heartfelt quotes, one of my favorites […]