Living near Carsbad, California and looking for a quiet, peaceful spot to spend a few hours strolling around and admiring some scenic vistas?! Batiquitos Lagoon Trail is the right spot for you! Close enough to the city, yet far enough…

After accidentally stumbling upon photos of an intriguing slot canyon located in the San Diego area, it was only natural that we had to go and explore it for ourselves. It was not long before we knew that Annie’s Canyon…

Though a full night of heavy rain and an overcast morning threatened the completion of another hiking adventure. the Californian weather, fortunately, was on our side and the sun started to appear behind the clouds on Sunday midmorning. We quickly…

A longer and more challenging hike leading to a peaceful hidden gem all while remaining away from the crowds is exactly what excites my husband and I! That is precisely what we found while hiking the Lost Palms Oasis Trail…

Earlier this year my husband and I decided to explore Death Valley National Park on a spontaneous whim. We did as much planning as we could before heading out but felt a lot of the information was inadequate and discovered…

What was originally planned as a quick stop along our journey of exploring Joshua Tree National Park turned into an incredible adventure of squeezing through narrow tunnels and discovering crevices hidden behind massive clusters of boulders. Hall of Horrors is…

After being introduced to Joshua Tree National Park’s most iconic features at Hidden Valley Nature Trail, we continued our adventures through the park with another remarkable must-do hike – Ryan Mountain! Standing tall at 5,457 feet, Ryan Mountain offers sweeping…

Last weekend, the United States celebrated President’s Day with a federal holiday and the beautiful gift of an extended weekend! Another extended weekend meant only one thing – quickly packing our camping gear and hitting the road for another adventure…

After last week’s visit to the local favourite, Potato Chip Rock, we are exploring another iconic landmark in San Diego – Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve! We put aside climbing steep inclines and soaring summits for a leisurely walk with…

As a land of extremes, Death Valley National Park is often avoided and neglected. Just as with many other nature seekers, Death Valley was not high on our bucket list and it was a surprise to us when we spontaneously…