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 […]
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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 Berry Creek Waterfalls Loop
Established in 1902, Big Basin Redwoods State Park is California’s oldest state park. It is home to redwoods, oaks and conifers, along with deer, raccoons and mountain lions and plenty of bird species like egrets, owls, hawks and woodpeckers. One of my favorite hikes to do in California is the Berry Creek Waterfall Loop in this park. It is the […]