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 […]
spring
Photo Essay on wildflowers – Spring is here!
Spring is officially here! With that begins a glorious new season of hiking and camping. Spring is one of my favorite seasons to be outdoors, mainly because of balmy weather, mild sunshine, refreshing breeze and the burst of colors brought on by wildflowers. With a plethora of flowering plants on the trails, this season allows […]
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 […]