When you think of Napa Valley, you think mainly of wine tasting, picnic lunches, lush vineyards and gourmet dinners. But hiking in Napa Valley wine country is an increasingly popular activity that demands a new verb – namely, “wiking” – where you can taste wine and hike, all in the same day. California’s wine country […]
State Parks
Hiking the Vikingsholm Trail in South Lake Tahoe
Thinking of Tahoe conjures up visions of snow-covered ski slopes, hot chocolate and squealing kids tobogganing on snowy hills. But I visited last weekend and was delighted to discover a completely different side to this popular Northern California destination. Spring is a great time to visit Tahoe when the weather is just starting to warm up. There are […]
Top 10 best hiking spots in California
With an abundance of natural beauty and plethora of hiking trails, sunny California is mecca for hiking and nature lovers. California is home to many different ecosystems, so you can go from hiking a coastal trail with sand between your toes to losing yourself among lush giant redwoods when craning your neck upwards. Be refreshed while hiking […]