It’s been almost a year since my last blog post, and I’ve missed it! I’ve thought about it multiple times in the last 12 months and how I need to get back to my regular updates.
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Tag Archives: travel
How many times should I hike Half Dome?
It’s no secret that my favorite hike to date is Half Dome. Waterfalls, woods, and views; you really can’t beat having that type of variety in one hike.
A visit from a friend
When I first found out I was moving to California, I was excited for numerous reasons. A small reason was for my friends – I wanted everyone to come visit, and what easier state to entice East Coasters to visit, especially in the winter? Continue reading
Another fall leaf tour in the Eastern Sierra
Will someone please tell me the correct pronunciation of Kearsarge? I’ve heard several different versions. Keer-sarge? Kir-sarge? Keer-saj? Anyway…
I love making a trip to the Eastern Sierra during late September and early October. The leaves are changing, the air is crisp, and it’s my last hurrah for the warm hiking season. Continue reading
Going north
Since moving to California over 3 years ago, I’ve explored all over. From the Bay Area, to the Central Coast, LA, San Diego, Eastern Sierra, the desert. All over, except north, I should say.
I finally drove in that direction in mid September. I had an opportunity to stay in a cabin near Donner one weekend. I will say that even after that weekend, I STILL haven’t seen Lake Tahoe! Continue reading
Biggest hiking fail yet
I’ve written before about hikes and snowshoes not going as planned, but I’ve never failed so much on a hike before as I did back in mid July near Lake Thomas A. Edison.
I only make it up to that area once a year, if that. It’s a three hour drive, and a third of it is on a crumbly, cliffside, one lane road. Continue reading
Half Dome, full assignment
Most of you know how much I love Yosemite, and how much I absolutely adore Half Dome. It’s one of my favorite hikes, and I hiked it three times during my first three years living in Fresno.
First trip to the Eastside of the year
I get antsy after Tioga Pass opens and access to Mono Lake is easier. There is typically still a lot of snow and ice on the ground in early summer, but I can never seem to wait until it melts before making my first trip of the year to the east side. It was mid June, and it was time to go! Continue reading
The longest day in Yosemite ever
I think day trips to the mountains are the best. You get a good breakfast at home, then leave well before sunrise. There’s no traffic, no line to get into the park, and no hunting for parking. You have plenty of time to explore, then you get to sleep in your own comfy bed at the end of the day. Yeah! Continue reading
Tokopah Valley
Not every hike needs to be 15+ miles. Not every hike needs to have 4000+ ft of elevation gain. Not every hike needs to be deserted and in the middle of the wilderness.